FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WILDWOOD ROAD

Carrying WILDWOOD ROAD over LUCKIAMUTE RIVER

007 N BENTON COUNTY LINE, Polk, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WILDWOOD ROAD

The WILDWOOD ROAD bridge in Polk, Oregon carries WILDWOOD ROAD over LUCKIAMUTE RIVER. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 94 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 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.8 metric tons.

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

How WILDWOOD ROAD compares

▼ 15.5
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Oregon bridges
161
Bridges in Polk · 11 in Poor condition
WILDWOOD ROAD 16.8 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
10.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
44.2 m (145 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
94 vehicles/day
Structure Number
53C140107200074

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

WILDWOOD 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 WILDWOOD 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 WILDWOOD ROAD?

WILDWOOD ROAD in Polk, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WILDWOOD ROAD inspected?

WILDWOOD 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 94 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WILDWOOD 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 WILDWOOD ROAD?

WILDWOOD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WILDWOOD ROAD?

WILDWOOD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WILDWOOD ROAD and does age affect safety?

WILDWOOD ROAD was built in 1967, making it 59 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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