FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WHEELER STREET

Carrying WHEELER STREET over ALBANY SANTIAM CANAL

E LEBANON CITY LIMITS., Linn, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WHEELER STREET

The WHEELER STREET bridge in Linn, Oregon carries WHEELER STREET over ALBANY SANTIAM CANAL. It was built in 1958, making it 68 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 29.3 meters (96 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 850 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 8/9, 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 31.1 metric tons.

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

How WHEELER STREET compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 47%
Higher load rating than 53% of Oregon bridges
567
Bridges in Linn · 100 in Poor condition
WHEELER STREET 31.1 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.5
Serviceability /30
14.4
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
31.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1958
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
29.3 m (96 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
850 vehicles/day
Structure Number
12673 070200004

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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

WHEELER STREET 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 WHEELER STREET 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 WHEELER STREET?

WHEELER STREET in Linn, Oregon has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WHEELER STREET inspected?

WHEELER STREET'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 850 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHEELER STREET 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 WHEELER STREET?

WHEELER STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WHEELER STREET?

WHEELER STREET is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WHEELER STREET and does age affect safety?

WHEELER STREET was built in 1958, making it 68 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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