FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRANDE RONDE ROAD

Carrying GRANDE RONDE ROAD over GRANDE RONDE RIVER

WALLOWA-WHITMAN NATL FORS, Union, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRANDE RONDE ROAD

The GRANDE RONDE ROAD bridge in Union, Oregon carries GRANDE RONDE ROAD over GRANDE RONDE RIVER. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 33.8 meters (111 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 168 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How GRANDE RONDE ROAD compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Oregon bridges
167
Bridges in Union · 6 in Poor condition
GRANDE RONDE ROAD 27.2 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.1
Serviceability /30
27.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
33.8 m (111 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
168 vehicles/day
Structure Number
61C43 000000

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRANDE RONDE 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 GRANDE RONDE ROAD against other structures in Union 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 GRANDE RONDE ROAD?

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

How often is GRANDE RONDE ROAD inspected?

GRANDE RONDE 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 168 vehicles per day.

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

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

GRANDE RONDE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRANDE RONDE ROAD?

GRANDE RONDE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GRANDE RONDE ROAD and does age affect safety?

GRANDE RONDE ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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