FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS A656

Carrying FAS A656 over Beaver Creek

MP 14.50, Multnomah, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
69 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS A656

The FAS A656 bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries FAS A656 over Beaver Creek. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.4 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,445 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 69.0 metric tons.

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

How FAS A656 compares

▲ 36.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Oregon bridges
474
Bridges in Multnomah · 12 in Poor condition
FAS A656 69.0 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.4 m (41 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,445 vehicles/day
Structure Number
22507 000 01450

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAS A656 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 FAS A656 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 FAS A656?

FAS A656 in Multnomah, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS A656 inspected?

FAS A656'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 6,445 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS A656 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 FAS A656?

FAS A656 has an NBI inventory load rating of 69.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS A656?

FAS A656 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS A656 and does age affect safety?

FAS A656 was built in 2019, making it 7 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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