NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS
Carrying NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS over GLENN CREEK
.6MI W. OF WALLACE RD, Polk, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS
The NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS bridge in Polk, Oregon carries NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS over GLENN CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS compares
Live comparison across Oregon.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 470810470810000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS 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 NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS against other structures in Polk 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 NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS?
NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS in Polk, Oregon on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS inspected?
NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS'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 5,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS 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 NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS?
NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS?
NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS and does age affect safety?
NW ORCHARD HEIGHTS was built in 1993, making it 33 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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