DETHMAN RIDGE DR
Carrying DETHMAN RIDGE DR over NEAL CREEK
00.1 M W HWY 35, Hood River, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DETHMAN RIDGE DR
The DETHMAN RIDGE DR bridge in Hood River, Oregon carries DETHMAN RIDGE DR over NEAL CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 88.7 meters (291 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,255 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 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 60.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DETHMAN RIDGE DR compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 88.7 m (291 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,255 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 15455A302 00010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DETHMAN RIDGE DR 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 DETHMAN RIDGE DR against other structures in Hood River 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 DETHMAN RIDGE DR?
DETHMAN RIDGE DR in Hood River, Oregon has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DETHMAN RIDGE DR inspected?
DETHMAN RIDGE DR'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 1,255 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DETHMAN RIDGE DR 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 DETHMAN RIDGE DR?
DETHMAN RIDGE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DETHMAN RIDGE DR?
DETHMAN RIDGE DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is DETHMAN RIDGE DR and does age affect safety?
DETHMAN RIDGE DR was built in 1979, making it 47 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.
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