Or 7 (hwy 012) over Powder River
Baker County, Oregon · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Or 7 (hwy 012) over Powder River in Baker County, Oregon, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 10,580 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 124 of the 188 inventoried bridges in Baker County rated fair (66.0%); 9 (4.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: deck 8 to 6, superstructure 7 to 6, substructure 6 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 56 ft |
| Location | 0.9 Mi. W. Jct. Fai-84 |
| NBI structure number | 02924A012 00033 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Baker County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(dixie CR) | 1971 | 11,968 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River (RR Tunnel) | 1971 | 11,958 | Good |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney CR) | 1971 | 11,958 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(jordan CR) | 1971 | 11,958 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Lookout Mt I/c | 1971 | 11,958 | Good |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(jett CR) | 1971 | 11,932 | Fair |
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