LOCAL ACCESS ROAD
Carrying LOCAL ACCESS ROAD over METOLIUS RIVER
6.3 M NORTH OF HWY 20, Jefferson, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL ACCESS ROAD
The LOCAL ACCESS ROAD bridge in Jefferson, Oregon carries LOCAL ACCESS ROAD over METOLIUS RIVER. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.2 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LOCAL ACCESS ROAD compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1948
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.2 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 75 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060105000001013
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL ACCESS ROAD 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 LOCAL ACCESS ROAD against other structures in Jefferson 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 LOCAL ACCESS ROAD?
LOCAL ACCESS ROAD in Jefferson, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LOCAL ACCESS ROAD inspected?
LOCAL ACCESS ROAD'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 75 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL ACCESS ROAD 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 LOCAL ACCESS ROAD?
LOCAL ACCESS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL ACCESS ROAD?
LOCAL ACCESS ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is LOCAL ACCESS ROAD and does age affect safety?
LOCAL ACCESS ROAD was built in 1948, making it 78 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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