C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD
PoorPosted for loadBaker County, Oregon · 4.7 MI N JCT Ore 220 · Structure no. 01C220553 00471
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.