GODSEY ROAD
Carrying GODSEY ROAD over N FK ASH CREEK
CITY OF DALLAS, Polk, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: GODSEY ROAD
The GODSEY ROAD bridge in Polk, Oregon carries GODSEY ROAD over N FK ASH CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,112 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 3.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How GODSEY ROAD 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
- 1960
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.2 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,112 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 53B143000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
GODSEY ROAD 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 GODSEY ROAD 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 GODSEY ROAD?
GODSEY ROAD in Polk, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is GODSEY ROAD inspected?
GODSEY ROAD'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 1,112 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GODSEY ROAD 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 GODSEY ROAD?
GODSEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining GODSEY ROAD?
GODSEY ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is GODSEY ROAD and does age affect safety?
GODSEY ROAD was built in 1960, making it 66 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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