FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 20 (HWY 33)

Carrying US 20 (HWY 33) over UPRR

MP 13.89, Lincoln, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
70 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 20 (HWY 33)

The US 20 (HWY 33) bridge in Lincoln, Oregon carries US 20 (HWY 33) over UPRR. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 45.7 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,096 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 9/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 69.6 metric tons.

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

How US 20 (HWY 33) compares

▲ 37.3
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Oregon bridges
190
Bridges in Lincoln · 14 in Poor condition
US 20 (HWY 33) 69.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
5.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
69.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
45.7 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
22.3 m (73 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,096 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20038 033 01389

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 20 (HWY 33) 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 US 20 (HWY 33) against other structures in Lincoln 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 US 20 (HWY 33)?

US 20 (HWY 33) in Lincoln, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 20 (HWY 33) inspected?

US 20 (HWY 33)'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 5,096 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 20 (HWY 33) 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 US 20 (HWY 33)?

US 20 (HWY 33) has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 20 (HWY 33)?

US 20 (HWY 33) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 20 (HWY 33) and does age affect safety?

US 20 (HWY 33) was built in 2009, making it 17 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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