SALEM AVE
Carrying SALEM AVE over COX CREEK
0027 MI W OF ALBANY AVE, Linn, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SALEM AVE
The SALEM AVE bridge in Linn, Oregon carries SALEM AVE over COX CREEK. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,330 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 7/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 15.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SALEM AVE 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
- 1940
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 14.3 m (47 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.6 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,330 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 43C08 000 00000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
SALEM AVE 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 SALEM AVE against other structures in Linn 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 SALEM AVE?
SALEM AVE in Linn, Oregon has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SALEM AVE inspected?
SALEM AVE'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 11,330 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SALEM AVE 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 SALEM AVE?
SALEM AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SALEM AVE?
SALEM AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is SALEM AVE and does age affect safety?
SALEM AVE was built in 1940, making it 86 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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