FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA

Carrying SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA over N FK SCAPPOOSE CREEK

001 MI S SPITZENBURG, Columbia, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
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 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,967 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA compares

▼ 6.0
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Oregon bridges
126
Bridges in Columbia · 10 in Poor condition
SCAPPOOSE-VERNONIA 26.3 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
16.7
Essentiality /15
9.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
25.6 m (84 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,967 vehicles/day
Structure Number
13763A114301410

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

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 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 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 1,967 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 Good 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 26.3 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 1959, making it 67 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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