FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ACCESS- BRADFD IS

Carrying ACCESS- BRADFD IS over BONNEVILLE DAM

A-BRANCH FISHLADDER BRIDG, Multnomah, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ACCESS- BRADFD IS

The ACCESS- BRADFD IS bridge in Multnomah, Oregon carries ACCESS- BRADFD IS over BONNEVILLE DAM. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 45.6 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 83 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.

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 21.1 metric tons.

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

How ACCESS- BRADFD IS compares

▼ 11.2
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Oregon bridges
474
Bridges in Multnomah · 12 in Poor condition
ACCESS- BRADFD IS 21.1 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.6
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
45.6 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Army Corps of Engineers
Avg Daily Traffic
83 vehicles/day
Structure Number
CEPNPPOR000BD03

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 fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 ACCESS- BRADFD IS 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 ACCESS- BRADFD IS against other structures in Multnomah 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 ACCESS- BRADFD IS?

ACCESS- BRADFD IS in Multnomah, 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 ACCESS- BRADFD IS inspected?

ACCESS- BRADFD IS'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 83 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ACCESS- BRADFD IS 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 ACCESS- BRADFD IS?

ACCESS- BRADFD IS has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ACCESS- BRADFD IS?

ACCESS- BRADFD IS is owned and maintained by Army Corps of Engineers.

How old is ACCESS- BRADFD IS and does age affect safety?

ACCESS- BRADFD IS was built in 1938, making it 88 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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