FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BR ST PRAIRIE CITY

Carrying BR ST PRAIRIE CITY over JOHN DAY RIVER

0.4 MI SO JCT STATE HY 26, Grant, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BR ST PRAIRIE CITY

The BR ST PRAIRIE CITY bridge in Grant, Oregon carries BR ST PRAIRIE CITY over JOHN DAY RIVER. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.9 meters (62 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 123 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.2 metric tons.

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

How BR ST PRAIRIE CITY compares

▼ 17.1
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Oregon bridges
144
Bridges in Grant · 8 in Poor condition
BR ST PRAIRIE CITY 15.2 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
31.8
Serviceability /30
22.5
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
15.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.9 m (62 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
123 vehicles/day
Structure Number
07257 006000040

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BR ST PRAIRIE CITY 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 BR ST PRAIRIE CITY against other structures in Grant 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 BR ST PRAIRIE CITY?

BR ST PRAIRIE CITY in Grant, 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 BR ST PRAIRIE CITY inspected?

BR ST PRAIRIE CITY'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 123 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BR ST PRAIRIE CITY 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 BR ST PRAIRIE CITY?

BR ST PRAIRIE CITY has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BR ST PRAIRIE CITY?

BR ST PRAIRIE CITY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BR ST PRAIRIE CITY and does age affect safety?

BR ST PRAIRIE CITY was built in 1949, making it 77 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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