US Bridges

C672/HEREFORD Loop over Burnt River

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 4.1 M SW Jct.Ore 7 · Structure no. 01C18A672 00413

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C672/HEREFORD Loop over Burnt River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C672/HEREFORD Loop over Burnt River in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesC672/HEREFORD Loop
CrossesBurnt River
Location4.1 M SW Jct.Ore 7
RouteCounty Highway C0672
StateOregon
Coordinates44.4986, -118.1021
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2020)
Projected traffic43 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 C672/HEREFORD Loop over Burnt River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is C672/HEREFORD Loop over Burnt River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does C672/HEREFORD Loop over Burnt River carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C672/HEREFORD Loop over Burnt River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C672/HEREFORD Loop over Burnt River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.