OR 205 (HWY 440)
Carrying OR 205 (HWY 440) over CHAPMAN SLOUGH
4.8 MI. S. JCT. ORE 78, Harney, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OR 205 (HWY 440)
The OR 205 (HWY 440) bridge in Harney, Oregon carries OR 205 (HWY 440) over CHAPMAN SLOUGH. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.9 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 443 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OR 205 (HWY 440) 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
- 1997
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 10.9 m (36 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 443 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18181 440 00481
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OR 205 (HWY 440) 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 205 (HWY 440) against other structures in Harney 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 205 (HWY 440)?
OR 205 (HWY 440) in Harney, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OR 205 (HWY 440) inspected?
OR 205 (HWY 440)'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 443 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR 205 (HWY 440) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OR 205 (HWY 440)?
OR 205 (HWY 440) has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OR 205 (HWY 440)?
OR 205 (HWY 440) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OR 205 (HWY 440) and does age affect safety?
OR 205 (HWY 440) was built in 1997, making it 29 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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