FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA

Carrying SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA over N FK SCAPPOOSE CREEK

012 MI NW JCT FAP1, Columbia, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA

The SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA bridge in Columbia, Oregon carries SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA over N FK SCAPPOOSE CREEK. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.8 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

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

How SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA compares

▼ 6.4
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Oregon bridges
126
Bridges in Columbia · 10 in Poor condition
SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA 25.9 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
49.6
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
30.8 m (101 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
13352A114301914

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA 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 SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA against other structures in Columbia 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 SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA?

SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA in Columbia, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA inspected?

SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA'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 2,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA 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 SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA?

SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA?

SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA and does age affect safety?

SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA was built in 1957, making it 69 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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