FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OR 217(Hwy 144)CON

Carrying OR 217(Hwy 144)CON over Light Rail Transit

Hwy 144 NB to Hwy 47 WB, Washington, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
69 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OR 217(Hwy 144)CON

The OR 217(Hwy 144)CON bridge in Washington, Oregon carries OR 217(Hwy 144)CON over Light Rail Transit. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.8 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 22,716 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, 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 69.0 metric tons.

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

How OR 217(Hwy 144)CON compares

▲ 36.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Oregon bridges
326
Bridges in Washington · 7 in Poor condition
OR 217(Hwy 144)CON 69.0 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
69.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.8 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
44.7 m (147 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
22,716 vehicles/day
Structure Number
17307B144C00028

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OR 217(Hwy 144)CON 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 OR 217(Hwy 144)CON against other structures in Washington 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 OR 217(Hwy 144)CON?

OR 217(Hwy 144)CON in Washington, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OR 217(Hwy 144)CON inspected?

OR 217(Hwy 144)CON'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 22,716 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR 217(Hwy 144)CON 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 OR 217(Hwy 144)CON?

OR 217(Hwy 144)CON has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OR 217(Hwy 144)CON?

OR 217(Hwy 144)CON is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is OR 217(Hwy 144)CON and does age affect safety?

OR 217(Hwy 144)CON was built in 1996, making it 30 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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