FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BELLINGER RD.

Carrying BELLINGER RD. over HAMILTON CR

008 MI N CR 20B, Linn, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BELLINGER RD.

The BELLINGER RD. bridge in Linn, Oregon carries BELLINGER RD. over HAMILTON CR. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 118 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.7 metric tons.

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

How BELLINGER RD. compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Oregon bridges
567
Bridges in Linn · 100 in Poor condition
BELLINGER RD. 33.7 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
33.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
118 vehicles/day
Structure Number
11962 072700079

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

BELLINGER RD. 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 BELLINGER RD. against other structures in Linn 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 BELLINGER RD.?

BELLINGER RD. in Linn, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BELLINGER RD. inspected?

BELLINGER RD.'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 118 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BELLINGER RD. 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 BELLINGER RD.?

BELLINGER RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BELLINGER RD.?

BELLINGER RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BELLINGER RD. and does age affect safety?

BELLINGER RD. was built in 1967, making it 59 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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