FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FREDENBURG RD.

Carrying FREDENBURG RD. over N FK BIG BUTTE CR.

0.69 MILEPOST, Jackson, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FREDENBURG RD.

The FREDENBURG RD. bridge in Jackson, Oregon carries FREDENBURG RD. over N FK BIG BUTTE CR.. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 14.6 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 218 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.5 metric tons.

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

How FREDENBURG RD. compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Oregon bridges
401
Bridges in Jackson · 3 in Poor condition
FREDENBURG RD. 28.5 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.5
Serviceability /30
10.7
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
14.6 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
218 vehicles/day
Structure Number
29C257000 00069

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

FREDENBURG RD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FREDENBURG RD. against other structures in Jackson 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 FREDENBURG RD.?

FREDENBURG RD. in Jackson, Oregon has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FREDENBURG RD. inspected?

FREDENBURG 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 218 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FREDENBURG RD. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FREDENBURG RD.?

FREDENBURG RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FREDENBURG RD.?

FREDENBURG RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FREDENBURG RD. and does age affect safety?

FREDENBURG RD. was built in 1975, making it 51 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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