BUTTERMILK CAN RD
Carrying BUTTERMILK CAN RD over ROCK CREEK
8.80 MI W OF HWY 207, Morrow, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BUTTERMILK CAN RD
The BUTTERMILK CAN RD bridge in Morrow, Oregon carries BUTTERMILK CAN RD over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 28.3 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 54 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 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BUTTERMILK CAN RD 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
- 1965
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 28.3 m (93 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 54 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 49C16 057000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUTTERMILK CAN RD 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 BUTTERMILK CAN RD against other structures in Morrow 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 BUTTERMILK CAN RD?
BUTTERMILK CAN RD in Morrow, Oregon has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BUTTERMILK CAN RD inspected?
BUTTERMILK CAN 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 54 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUTTERMILK CAN RD 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 BUTTERMILK CAN RD?
BUTTERMILK CAN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BUTTERMILK CAN RD?
BUTTERMILK CAN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BUTTERMILK CAN RD and does age affect safety?
BUTTERMILK CAN RD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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