FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GOAR ROAD

Carrying GOAR ROAD over THOMAS CREEK

003 MI N CR 628, Linn, Oregon

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating Lower than 87% of rated Oregon bridges

GOAR ROAD in Linn, Oregon sits above 13% of rated Oregon bridges on inventory load rating (17 t), while its 2017 build year is earlier than 1% of Linn's recorded-year cohort (566 bridges).

GOAR ROAD in Linn, Oregon is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 2017, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. 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:23099 062900107

POST-2000 · TIMBER · SINGLE-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • POST-2000 2000+
  • TIMBER Wood or timber
  • SINGLE-SPAN Single span
  • TIED-CTRL Tied control
  • 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: GOAR ROAD

The GOAR ROAD bridge in Linn, Oregon carries GOAR ROAD over THOMAS CREEK. It was built in 2017, making it 9 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 63.5 meters (208 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 260 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 8/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

How GOAR ROAD compares

▼ 14.6
Load rating vs Oregon average (31.8 t; 8,282 of 8,305 rated)
566
Bridges in Linn · 100 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 2017, earlier than 6 of Linn's 566 bridges with a recorded construction year (1%), against a county median build year of 1967. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

GOAR ROAD 17.2 t
Oregon average (8,282 of 8,305 rated) 31.8 t

Live comparison across Oregon bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (8,282 of 8,305 rated).

GOAR ROAD vs every rated Oregon bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

17 Top 87% higher than 13% of 8,282 bridges

rated Oregon bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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.

Linn inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 566 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
2017
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
63.5 m (208 ft)
Deck Width
5.4 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
23099 062900107

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GOAR 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 GOAR ROAD against other structures in Linn 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 GOAR ROAD?

GOAR ROAD in Linn, Oregon has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GOAR ROAD inspected?

GOAR 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 260 vehicles per day.

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

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

GOAR ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GOAR ROAD?

GOAR ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GOAR ROAD and does age affect safety?

GOAR ROAD was built in 2017, making it 9 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

Share this inspection record

Send this source-bounded record or download its data card. An NBI condition category is not a closure or live crossing-safety verdict.

XFacebookLinkedInWhatsAppEmail

Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.