State Spotlight

Oregon Bridge Infrastructure: A Complete Analysis

A comprehensive look at Oregon's bridge inventory, including condition grades, highest-traffic crossings, worst-rated structures, and oldest bridges.

By BridgeStats Data Team

Oregon is home to 8,329 bridges spanning 36 counties, making it one of the most significant bridge inventories in the country. These bridges carry a combined 54,581,437 vehicle crossings every day. Here is a comprehensive look at the state of Oregon's bridge infrastructure based on the latest National Bridge Inventory data.

8,329

Total Bridges

B

Infrastructure Grade

5.1%

Poor Condition

51 years

Average Age

Oregon at a Glance

Oregon earns an overall infrastructure grade of B based on the percentage of its bridges in poor condition. Currently, 422 bridges (5.1%) are rated poor, compared to the national average of 6.7%. The average bridge in Oregon is 51 years old, older than the national average of 48 years.

Of the state's 8,329 bridges, 2,645 are in good condition, 5,262 are fair, and 422 are poor. View the full breakdown on the [Oregon report card](/reports/oregon).

Most-Traveled Bridges in Oregon

These are the bridges carrying the highest daily traffic volumes across Oregon. High-traffic bridges are critical infrastructure -- their condition directly affects the commutes of tens of thousands of drivers.

# BridgeRating
1Hwy 064

over Division St

70.0
2Hwy 064

over Hwy 026

70.9
3BARLOW TRAIL RD

over HACKETT CREEK

59.0
4Hwy 064

over Hwy 064 Conn 2

66.7
5I-5 (HWY 001)

over LOWER BOONESFERRY

70.8
6I-5 (HWY 001)

over TUALATIN RIVER

64.8
7I-5 (HWY 001)

over P&W RR

60.6
8Hwy 064

over Harold St

69.2
9Hwy 002

over OXNG Hwy 002 WB Conn

61.5
10Hwy 064

over Columbia River

60.3

Worst-Condition Bridges in Oregon

The following bridges have the lowest sufficiency ratings in Oregon. These structures are the most likely candidates for federal repair or replacement funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

# BridgeRating
1BIG TROUT ROAD

over THREE RIVERS

9.8
2Lake Access

over Wapato Creek

14.5
3IRR BIA RTE 6001

over MILL CREEK

17.1
4BLUE MTN. STA. RD

over COUSE CREEK

19.4
5FAS A656

over SANDY RIVER

20.3
6Farm Entrance

over Drainage Channel

22.9
7OPAL LANE

over IRRIGATION CANAL

30.4
8Hwy 100

over Viaduct

30.4
9BULL RUN RD

over BULL RUN RIVER

31.3
10C STREET WEST

over NICE CREEK

32.1

Oldest Bridges in Oregon

Oregon's oldest bridges tell the story of the state's transportation history. Some of these structures have been in continuous service for over a century.

# BridgeRating
1C15-LONG CREEK RD

over N.FORK JOHN DAY RIVER

56.5
2MOORE ST

over BARNUM CANYON

74.8
3Sun Cr Co-Op Road

over Sun Creek

65.3
4NW THURMAN ST

over B-15 X MACLEAY PARK

47.3
5OWYHEE RIVER C1025

over OWYHEE RIVER (ROME)

38.7
6PROJECT ACCESS

over BONNEVILLE DAM

56.5
7NE 28TH AVE

over B-27 OVER UPRR

41.9
8Grand Ave.

over UPRR & Hwy 002

56.3
9NE MLK BLVD

over Hwy 2 & UPRR

45.0
10COLUMBIA BLVD

over B-78 OVER BNRR

52.0

What These Numbers Mean for Oregon

Oregon's bridge infrastructure grade of B reflects both the current condition of the state's bridges and the scale of the challenge ahead. With an average bridge age of 51 years, many of these structures are approaching or past the 50-75 year design life typical of most bridges. The state's ability to maintain and replace aging bridges will determine whether conditions improve or deteriorate in the coming decade.

For county-by-county breakdowns, historical trends, and individual bridge profiles, visit the [Oregon state page](/bridges/oregon) or the [Oregon report card](/reports/oregon). You can also explore how Oregon compares to other states in our [state rankings](/blog/best-bridge-infrastructure-by-state-2025).

Data source: All data comes from the National Bridge Inventory maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). BridgeStats is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Data is provided for informational purposes only.