Elmer Nelson Way
Carrying Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek
SOUTH OF REDWOOD AVE. AND, Josephine, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Elmer Nelson Way
The Elmer Nelson Way bridge in Josephine, Oregon carries Elmer Nelson Way over Sand Creek. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure 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 41.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Elmer Nelson Way compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2016
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 13.0 m (43 ft)
- Deck Width
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 22628 000 00000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Elmer Nelson Way 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 Elmer Nelson Way against other structures in Josephine 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 Elmer Nelson Way?
Elmer Nelson Way in Josephine, Oregon has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Elmer Nelson Way inspected?
Elmer Nelson Way'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 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Elmer Nelson Way 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 Elmer Nelson Way?
Elmer Nelson Way has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Elmer Nelson Way?
Elmer Nelson Way is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Elmer Nelson Way and does age affect safety?
Elmer Nelson Way was built in 2016, making it 10 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.
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