OR 74 (HWY 052)
Carrying OR 74 (HWY 052) over WILLOW CREEK
0.1 MI. E. JCT OR 206/207, Morrow, Oregon
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
OR 74 (HWY 052) in Morrow, Oregon sits above 6% of rated Oregon bridges on inventory load rating (14 t), while its 1921 build year is earlier than 94% of Morrow's recorded-year cohort (70 bridges).
OR 74 (HWY 052) in Morrow, Oregon is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1921, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure OR:00778A052 04599
PRE-1950 · CONCRETE · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · LOCAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- PRE-1950 Pre-1950
- CONCRETE Concrete
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: OR 74 (HWY 052)
The OR 74 (HWY 052) bridge in Morrow, Oregon carries OR 74 (HWY 052) over WILLOW CREEK. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1980, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 862 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
How OR 74 (HWY 052) compares
Age against the county: built in 1921, earlier than 66 of Morrow's 70 bridges with a recorded construction year (94%), against a county median build year of 1980. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Oregon bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (8,282 of 8,305 rated).
OR 74 (HWY 052) vs every rated Oregon bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
14 Top 94% higher than 6% of 8,282 bridges
rated Oregon bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Morrow inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 70 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1921
- Last Reconstructed
- 1980
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 22.9 m (75 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.2 m (47 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 862 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00778A052 04599
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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OR 74 (HWY 052) 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 OR 74 (HWY 052) against other structures in Morrow 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 OR 74 (HWY 052)?
OR 74 (HWY 052) in Morrow, 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 OR 74 (HWY 052) inspected?
OR 74 (HWY 052)'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 862 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OR 74 (HWY 052) 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 OR 74 (HWY 052)?
OR 74 (HWY 052) has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OR 74 (HWY 052)?
OR 74 (HWY 052) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OR 74 (HWY 052) and does age affect safety?
OR 74 (HWY 052) was built in 1921, making it 105 years old and last reconstructed in 1980.
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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