FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW 5TH ST.

Carrying NW 5TH ST. over DIXON CR

S OF BUCHANAN, Benton, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW 5TH ST.

The NW 5TH ST. bridge in Benton, Oregon carries NW 5TH ST. over DIXON CR. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,178 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.5 metric tons.

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

How NW 5TH ST. compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Oregon bridges
190
Bridges in Benton · 13 in Poor condition
NW 5TH ST. 19.5 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.9
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
16.5 m (54 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,178 vehicles/day
Structure Number
07T17 000 00000

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW 5TH ST. 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 NW 5TH ST. against other structures in Benton 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 NW 5TH ST.?

NW 5TH ST. in Benton, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NW 5TH ST. inspected?

NW 5TH ST.'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 7,178 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW 5TH ST. 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 NW 5TH ST.?

NW 5TH ST. has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW 5TH ST.?

NW 5TH ST. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is NW 5TH ST. and does age affect safety?

NW 5TH ST. was built in 1972, making it 54 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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