N BANK CHETCO R RD
Carrying N BANK CHETCO R RD over N FORK CHETCO RIVER
6.0 MI E BROOKINGS, Curry, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: N BANK CHETCO R RD
The N BANK CHETCO R RD bridge in Curry, Oregon carries N BANK CHETCO R RD over N FORK CHETCO RIVER. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 50.3 meters (165 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,848 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How N BANK CHETCO R RD 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
- 1952
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 50.3 m (165 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.3 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,848 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 15C14 784 00537
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
N BANK CHETCO R RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare N BANK CHETCO R RD against other structures in Curry 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 N BANK CHETCO R RD?
N BANK CHETCO R RD in Curry, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is N BANK CHETCO R RD inspected?
N BANK CHETCO R RD'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 1,848 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N BANK CHETCO R RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for N BANK CHETCO R RD?
N BANK CHETCO R RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining N BANK CHETCO R RD?
N BANK CHETCO R RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is N BANK CHETCO R RD and does age affect safety?
N BANK CHETCO R RD was built in 1952, making it 74 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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