FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WIMER ROAD

Carrying WIMER ROAD over WHISKEY CREEK

4MI W & 3MI S OF 97534, Josephine, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WIMER ROAD

The WIMER ROAD bridge in Josephine, Oregon carries WIMER ROAD over WHISKEY CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WIMER ROAD compares

▼ 4.2
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Oregon bridges
226
Bridges in Josephine · 6 in Poor condition
WIMER ROAD 28.1 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.1
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
9.7
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
061104000001062

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • 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 fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

WIMER 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 WIMER ROAD against other structures in Josephine 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 WIMER ROAD?

WIMER ROAD in Josephine, Oregon has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WIMER ROAD inspected?

WIMER 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 80 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WIMER 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 WIMER ROAD?

WIMER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WIMER ROAD?

WIMER ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is WIMER ROAD and does age affect safety?

WIMER ROAD was built in 1954, making it 72 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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