FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

E. COLUMBIA AVE.

Carrying E. COLUMBIA AVE. over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD

EAST OF BOARDMAN, Morrow, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: E. COLUMBIA AVE.

The E. COLUMBIA AVE. bridge in Morrow, Oregon carries E. COLUMBIA AVE. over UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 66.8 meters (219 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 363 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.2 metric tons.

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

How E. COLUMBIA AVE. compares

▼ 9.1
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Oregon bridges
70
Bridges in Morrow · 2 in Poor condition
E. COLUMBIA AVE. 23.2 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.9
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
66.8 m (219 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
Other State Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
363 vehicles/day
Structure Number
49C18 073000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E. COLUMBIA AVE. 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 E. COLUMBIA AVE. 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 E. COLUMBIA AVE.?

E. COLUMBIA AVE. in Morrow, Oregon has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is E. COLUMBIA AVE. inspected?

E. COLUMBIA 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 363 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E. COLUMBIA AVE. 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 E. COLUMBIA AVE.?

E. COLUMBIA AVE. has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining E. COLUMBIA AVE.?

E. COLUMBIA AVE. is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.

How old is E. COLUMBIA AVE. and does age affect safety?

E. COLUMBIA AVE. was built in 1984, making it 42 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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