RIVER ROAD
Carrying RIVER ROAD over ELDER CREEK
NO DATA ENTERED, Lake, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RIVER ROAD
The RIVER ROAD bridge in Lake, Oregon carries RIVER ROAD over ELDER CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.2 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 79 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RIVER ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1957
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 20.2 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 79 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 060203000001011
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
RIVER ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RIVER ROAD against other structures in Lake 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 RIVER ROAD?
RIVER ROAD in Lake, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RIVER ROAD inspected?
RIVER 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 79 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIVER ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RIVER ROAD?
RIVER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RIVER ROAD?
RIVER ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is RIVER ROAD and does age affect safety?
RIVER ROAD was built in 1957, making it 69 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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