NE 238 (Arata Rd)
Carrying NE 238 (Arata Rd) over Hwy 002
1.5 MI W SANDY RIVER, Multnomah, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NE 238 (Arata Rd)
The NE 238 (Arata Rd) bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries NE 238 (Arata Rd) over Hwy 002. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 46,292 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NE 238 (Arata 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
- 1998
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 46,292 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 17365 002 01597
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NE 238 (Arata Rd) 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 NE 238 (Arata Rd) against other structures in Multnomah 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 NE 238 (Arata Rd)?
NE 238 (Arata Rd) in Multnomah, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NE 238 (Arata Rd) inspected?
NE 238 (Arata 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 46,292 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE 238 (Arata Rd) is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NE 238 (Arata Rd)?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NE 238 (Arata Rd).
Who is responsible for maintaining NE 238 (Arata Rd)?
Ownership is not specified for NE 238 (Arata Rd) in the NBI.
How old is NE 238 (Arata Rd) and does age affect safety?
NE 238 (Arata Rd) was built in 1998, making it 28 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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