US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney Cr)

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 130 MI N Malheur CO Line · Structure no. 01783A006 33899

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,958
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney Cr) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney Cr) in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,958 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,100 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 006)
CrossesBurnt River(chimney Cr)
Location130 MI N Malheur CO Line
RouteInterstate 84
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.46198, -117.33489
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,958 (2022)
Projected traffic14,100 by 2042
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney Cr) built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney Cr) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney Cr) carry?

About 11,958 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney Cr)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 006) over Burnt River(chimney Cr)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.