FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 26 (HWY 053)

Carrying US 26 (HWY 053) over CLEAR CREEK

022 MI N HWY 44 JCT, Wasco, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 26 (HWY 053)

The US 26 (HWY 053) bridge in Wasco, Oregon carries US 26 (HWY 053) over CLEAR CREEK. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.5 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,101 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 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 40.8 metric tons.

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

How US 26 (HWY 053) compares

▲ 8.5
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Oregon bridges
148
Bridges in Wasco · 12 in Poor condition
US 26 (HWY 053) 40.8 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,101 vehicles/day
Structure Number
23919 053 06907

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 26 (HWY 053) 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 26 (HWY 053) against other structures in Wasco 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 26 (HWY 053)?

US 26 (HWY 053) in Wasco, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 26 (HWY 053) inspected?

US 26 (HWY 053)'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 4,101 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 26 (HWY 053) 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 26 (HWY 053)?

US 26 (HWY 053) has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 26 (HWY 053)?

US 26 (HWY 053) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 26 (HWY 053) and does age affect safety?

US 26 (HWY 053) was built in 2022, making it 4 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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