FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OWYHEE RIVER C1025

Carrying OWYHEE RIVER C1025 over OWYHEE RIVER (ROME)

021 M NW ROME, Malheur, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OWYHEE RIVER C1025

The OWYHEE RIVER C1025 bridge in Malheur, Oregon carries OWYHEE RIVER C1025 over OWYHEE RIVER (ROME). It was built in 1906, making it 120 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 85.3 meters (280 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 5/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 3.6 metric tons.

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

How OWYHEE RIVER C1025 compares

▼ 28.7
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Oregon bridges
181
Bridges in Malheur · 5 in Poor condition
OWYHEE RIVER C1025 3.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
22.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
3.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1906
Last Reconstructed
1996
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
85.3 m (280 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
45C611102500020

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

OWYHEE RIVER C1025 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 OWYHEE RIVER C1025 against other structures in Malheur 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 OWYHEE RIVER C1025?

OWYHEE RIVER C1025 in Malheur, Oregon has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OWYHEE RIVER C1025 inspected?

OWYHEE RIVER C1025'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OWYHEE RIVER C1025 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 OWYHEE RIVER C1025?

OWYHEE RIVER C1025 has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OWYHEE RIVER C1025?

OWYHEE RIVER C1025 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OWYHEE RIVER C1025 and does age affect safety?

OWYHEE RIVER C1025 was built in 1906, making it 120 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.

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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