FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY RD 994

Carrying COUNTY RD 994 over EAGLE CR (SNAKE RIVER RD

1.3 MI S JCT ORE86, Baker, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RD 994

The COUNTY RD 994 bridge in Baker, Oregon carries COUNTY RD 994 over EAGLE CR (SNAKE RIVER RD. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.1 meters (171 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 515 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.0 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY RD 994 compares

▼ 9.3
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Oregon bridges
188
Bridges in Baker · 13 in Poor condition
COUNTY RD 994 23.0 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.6
Serviceability /30
16.2
Essentiality /15
9.5
Special reductions
−5.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
52.1 m (171 ft)
Deck Width
8.7 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
515 vehicles/day
Structure Number
15468A994 00128

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY RD 994 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 COUNTY RD 994 against other structures in Baker 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 COUNTY RD 994?

COUNTY RD 994 in Baker, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY RD 994 inspected?

COUNTY RD 994'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 515 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RD 994 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 COUNTY RD 994?

COUNTY RD 994 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RD 994?

COUNTY RD 994 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY RD 994 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY RD 994 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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