WEST UNION ROAD
Carrying WEST UNION ROAD over ROCK CREEK
0041 MI W 185TH AVENUE, Washington, Oregon
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST UNION ROAD
The WEST UNION ROAD bridge in Washington, Oregon carries WEST UNION ROAD over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 30.8 meters (101 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,789 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 39.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST UNION 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
- 1978
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 30.8 m (101 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,789 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 671339117500700
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • 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 WEST UNION 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 WEST UNION ROAD against other structures in Washington and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
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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 WEST UNION ROAD?
WEST UNION ROAD in Washington, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST UNION ROAD inspected?
WEST UNION 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 7,789 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST UNION 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 WEST UNION ROAD?
WEST UNION ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST UNION ROAD?
WEST UNION ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WEST UNION ROAD and does age affect safety?
WEST UNION ROAD was built in 1978, making it 48 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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