Cultus Lake Lodge
Carrying Cultus Lake Lodge over CULTUS CREEK 2
4635110 - 0.6, Deschutes, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Cultus Lake Lodge
The Cultus Lake Lodge bridge in Deschutes, Oregon carries Cultus Lake Lodge over CULTUS CREEK 2. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 84.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Cultus Lake Lodge compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 7.0 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060101000001078
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Cultus Lake Lodge is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Cultus Lake Lodge against other structures in Deschutes and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Cultus Lake Lodge?
Cultus Lake Lodge in Deschutes, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Cultus Lake Lodge inspected?
Cultus Lake Lodge's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Cultus Lake Lodge is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Cultus Lake Lodge?
Cultus Lake Lodge has an NBI inventory load rating of 84.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Cultus Lake Lodge?
Cultus Lake Lodge is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is Cultus Lake Lodge and does age affect safety?
Cultus Lake Lodge was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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