US Bridges

C1135-BIDWELL LN over Powder R (bidwell Lane)

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Oregon · 134 MI N JCT CO RD #518 · Structure no. 01C004113501342

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C1135-BIDWELL LN over Powder R (bidwell Lane) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C1135-BIDWELL LN over Powder R (bidwell Lane) in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesC1135-BIDWELL LN
CrossesPowder R (bidwell Lane)
Location134 MI N JCT CO RD #518
RouteCounty Highway C1135
StateOregon
Coordinates45.01358, -117.885
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C1135-BIDWELL LN over Powder R (bidwell Lane) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is C1135-BIDWELL LN over Powder R (bidwell Lane) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does C1135-BIDWELL LN over Powder R (bidwell Lane) carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C1135-BIDWELL LN over Powder R (bidwell Lane)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C1135-BIDWELL LN over Powder R (bidwell Lane)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.