FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUENA VISTA RD

Carrying BUENA VISTA RD over LUCKIAMUTE RIVER

007 N. BENTON CO. LINE, Polk, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUENA VISTA RD

The BUENA VISTA RD bridge in Polk, Oregon carries BUENA VISTA RD over LUCKIAMUTE RIVER. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 73.9 meters (242 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 965 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.

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

How BUENA VISTA RD compares

▲ 6.9
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Oregon bridges
161
Bridges in Polk · 11 in Poor condition
BUENA VISTA RD 39.2 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
73.9 m (242 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
965 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19970 001700885

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUENA VISTA 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 BUENA VISTA RD against other structures in Polk 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 BUENA VISTA RD?

BUENA VISTA RD in Polk, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUENA VISTA RD inspected?

BUENA VISTA 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 965 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUENA VISTA RD 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 BUENA VISTA RD?

BUENA VISTA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUENA VISTA RD?

BUENA VISTA RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BUENA VISTA RD and does age affect safety?

BUENA VISTA RD was built in 2005, making it 21 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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