FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIETH ROAD

Carrying RIETH ROAD over FURNISH DITCH

0.7 MI SE OF HWY 320, Umatilla, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIETH ROAD

The RIETH ROAD bridge in Umatilla, Oregon carries RIETH ROAD over FURNISH DITCH. It was built in 1922, making it 104 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 281 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 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 19.4 metric tons.

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

How RIETH ROAD compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Oregon bridges
323
Bridges in Umatilla · 13 in Poor condition
RIETH ROAD 19.4 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.7
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1922
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
281 vehicles/day
Structure Number
59C705130000221

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, 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 RIETH ROAD 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 RIETH ROAD against other structures in Umatilla 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 RIETH ROAD?

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

How often is RIETH ROAD inspected?

RIETH 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 281 vehicles per day.

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

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

RIETH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIETH ROAD?

RIETH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RIETH ROAD and does age affect safety?

RIETH ROAD was built in 1922, making it 104 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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