Linn County leads state in bridge deterioration. ODOT’s financial troubles mean conditions may not improve anytime soon.
By Khushboo Rathore
Oregon Journalism Project
As lawmakers search for a funding solution for the Oregon Department of Transportation, an OJP analysis of Oregon bridge data shows that only 6% of the state’s bridges are in poor condition.
Of the 7,183 Oregon bridges used by motor vehicles, 425 are classified as “poor,” meaning part…