Baker County Bridge Report Card
Baker County scores 68 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Baker County, Oregon
Baker County has 188 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 29 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.8% is at or below the 5.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 759 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Baker County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 68/100 (D). The county has 188 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 29 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 759 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.8% | 9.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 15.4% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 367,659 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 15.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 759 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Baker County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C-584 Non-fa over S Fk Burnt R (rouse Rd) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 193 | 1979 |
| 1123 Bridgeport LN over Burnt R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 116 | 1972 |
| 1123 Bridgeport LN over Burnt R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 116 | 1972 |
| C-553 Non-fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 85 | 1964 |
| C-553 Non-fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 85 | 1967 |
| C1135-bidwell LN over Overflow (powder River) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 61 | 1966 |
| C-773 Non-fa over Powder R (denny Crk Rd) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 53 | 1969 |
| Eagle Drive over Eagle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1957 |
| Fish Creek Road over Fish Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1953 |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(dixie Cr) | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 11,968 | 1971 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.