FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST LANE ROAD

Carrying WEST LANE ROAD over SCAPPOOSE CREEK

005 MI NW SCAPPOOSE AIRPT, Columbia, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST LANE ROAD

The WEST LANE ROAD bridge in Columbia, Oregon carries WEST LANE ROAD over SCAPPOOSE CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,043 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.4 metric tons.

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

How WEST LANE ROAD compares

▼ 22.9
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Oregon bridges
126
Bridges in Columbia · 10 in Poor condition
WEST LANE ROAD 9.4 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.1
Serviceability /30
17.5
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
9.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.7 m (104 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,043 vehicles/day
Structure Number
13752A116000192

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST LANE ROAD 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 WEST LANE ROAD 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 WEST LANE ROAD?

WEST LANE ROAD in Columbia, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST LANE ROAD inspected?

WEST LANE ROAD'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 1,043 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST LANE ROAD 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 WEST LANE ROAD?

WEST LANE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST LANE ROAD?

WEST LANE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WEST LANE ROAD and does age affect safety?

WEST LANE ROAD was built in 1982, making it 44 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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