FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BOSTON MILL RD

Carrying BOSTON MILL RD over CALAPOOIA RIVER

015 MI EAST SHEDD, Linn, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BOSTON MILL RD

The BOSTON MILL RD bridge in Linn, Oregon carries BOSTON MILL RD over CALAPOOIA RIVER. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 38.4 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 299 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 21.4 metric tons.

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

How BOSTON MILL RD compares

▼ 10.9
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 24%
Lower load rating than 76% of Oregon bridges
567
Bridges in Linn · 100 in Poor condition
BOSTON MILL RD 21.4 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.1
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
21.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
38.4 m (126 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
299 vehicles/day
Structure Number
12287A001300696

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

BOSTON MILL 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 BOSTON MILL 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 BOSTON MILL RD?

BOSTON MILL RD in Linn, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BOSTON MILL RD inspected?

BOSTON MILL 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 299 vehicles per day.

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

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

BOSTON MILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BOSTON MILL RD?

BOSTON MILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BOSTON MILL RD and does age affect safety?

BOSTON MILL RD was built in 1962, making it 64 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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