FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SW SAM JACKSON

Carrying SW SAM JACKSON over SEMI-VIADUCT

OHSU, Multnomah, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SW SAM JACKSON

The SW SAM JACKSON bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries SW SAM JACKSON over SEMI-VIADUCT. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 77.1 meters (253 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,259 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.2 metric tons.

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

How SW SAM JACKSON compares

▼ 6.1
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Oregon bridges
474
Bridges in Multnomah · 12 in Poor condition
SW SAM JACKSON 26.2 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.0
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
77.1 m (253 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,259 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20667 000 00000

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SW SAM JACKSON 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 SW SAM JACKSON 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 SW SAM JACKSON?

SW SAM JACKSON in Multnomah, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SW SAM JACKSON inspected?

SW SAM JACKSON'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 1,259 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SW SAM JACKSON 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 SW SAM JACKSON?

SW SAM JACKSON has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SW SAM JACKSON?

SW SAM JACKSON is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SW SAM JACKSON and does age affect safety?

SW SAM JACKSON 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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