FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Palmer Junction Rd

Carrying Palmer Junction Rd over South Fork Cabin Creek

MP 10.70, Union, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Palmer Junction Rd

The Palmer Junction Rd bridge in Union, Oregon carries Palmer Junction Rd over South Fork Cabin Creek. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 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 culvert at 8/9. 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 39.9 metric tons.

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

How Palmer Junction Rd compares

▲ 7.6
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Oregon bridges
167
Bridges in Union · 6 in Poor condition
Palmer Junction Rd 39.9 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
23832 000 01070

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Palmer Junction 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 Palmer Junction Rd against other structures in Union 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 Palmer Junction Rd?

Palmer Junction Rd in Union, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Palmer Junction Rd inspected?

Palmer Junction 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 300 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Palmer Junction 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 Palmer Junction Rd?

Palmer Junction Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Palmer Junction Rd?

Palmer Junction Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Palmer Junction Rd and does age affect safety?

Palmer Junction Rd was built in 2018, making it 8 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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