FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W 18TH AVE

Carrying W 18TH AVE over WILLOW CREEK

WEST EUGENE, Lane, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W 18TH AVE

The W 18TH AVE bridge in Lane, Oregon carries W 18TH AVE over WILLOW CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,906 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.7 metric tons.

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

How W 18TH AVE compares

▼ 14.6
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Oregon bridges
1,010
Bridges in Lane · 13 in Poor condition
W 18TH AVE 17.7 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,906 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18921 123200075

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W 18TH AVE 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 W 18TH AVE against other structures in Lane 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 W 18TH AVE?

W 18TH AVE in Lane, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W 18TH AVE inspected?

W 18TH AVE'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 4,906 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W 18TH AVE 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 W 18TH AVE?

W 18TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W 18TH AVE?

W 18TH AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is W 18TH AVE and does age affect safety?

W 18TH AVE was built in 1999, making it 27 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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