OR 86 (HWY 012)
Carrying OR 86 (HWY 012) over SNAKE RIVER(OXBOW)
ORE-IDAHO STATE LINE, Baker, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OR 86 (HWY 012)
The OR 86 (HWY 012) bridge in Baker, Oregon carries OR 86 (HWY 012) over SNAKE RIVER(OXBOW). It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 9 sections, stretching 146.8 meters (482 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 98 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OR 86 (HWY 012) compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 9
- Structure Length
- 146.8 m (482 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 98 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 08979 012 07080
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
OR 86 (HWY 012) 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 OR 86 (HWY 012) against other structures in Baker 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 OR 86 (HWY 012)?
OR 86 (HWY 012) in Baker, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OR 86 (HWY 012) inspected?
OR 86 (HWY 012)'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 98 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR 86 (HWY 012) 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 OR 86 (HWY 012)?
OR 86 (HWY 012) has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OR 86 (HWY 012)?
OR 86 (HWY 012) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OR 86 (HWY 012) and does age affect safety?
OR 86 (HWY 012) was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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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