FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHAROLAIS ROAD

Carrying CHAROLAIS ROAD over CROW CK

INTERSECTION 46/4620, Wallowa, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHAROLAIS ROAD

The CHAROLAIS ROAD bridge in Wallowa, Oregon carries CHAROLAIS ROAD over CROW CK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.0 metric tons.

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

How CHAROLAIS ROAD compares

▲ 16.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 13%
Higher load rating than 87% of Oregon bridges
115
Bridges in Wallowa · 10 in Poor condition
CHAROLAIS ROAD 49.0 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
5.1 m (17 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
061602000001202

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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) 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 CHAROLAIS 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 CHAROLAIS ROAD against other structures in Wallowa 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 CHAROLAIS ROAD?

CHAROLAIS ROAD in Wallowa, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CHAROLAIS ROAD inspected?

CHAROLAIS 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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHAROLAIS ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CHAROLAIS ROAD?

CHAROLAIS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHAROLAIS ROAD?

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

How old is CHAROLAIS ROAD and does age affect safety?

CHAROLAIS ROAD was built in 1998, making it 28 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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