FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LIBERTY ST SE

Carrying LIBERTY ST SE over PRINGLE CREEK

BETWEEN MILL & OAK SE, Marion, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LIBERTY ST SE

The LIBERTY ST SE bridge in Marion, Oregon carries LIBERTY ST SE over PRINGLE CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 8 sections, stretching 94.2 meters (309 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 21,752 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 10.0 metric tons.

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

How LIBERTY ST SE compares

▼ 22.3
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Oregon bridges
373
Bridges in Marion · 16 in Poor condition
LIBERTY ST SE 10.0 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
45.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.5
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
94.2 m (309 ft)
Deck Width
30.2 m (99 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
21,752 vehicles/day
Structure Number
470604072 00557

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LIBERTY ST SE 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 LIBERTY ST SE against other structures in Marion 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 LIBERTY ST SE?

LIBERTY ST SE in Marion, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LIBERTY ST SE inspected?

LIBERTY ST SE'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 21,752 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for LIBERTY ST SE?

LIBERTY ST SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LIBERTY ST SE?

LIBERTY ST SE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LIBERTY ST SE and does age affect safety?

LIBERTY ST SE was built in 1928, making it 98 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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