US Bridges

C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Oregon · 4.5 MI N JCT Ore 220 · Structure no. 01C222553 00452

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
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 1967, so it is 58 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 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 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesC-553 Non-Fa
CrossesCracker Cr(cracker CR RD
Location4.5 MI N JCT Ore 220
RouteCounty Highway C0553
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.80558, -118.20483
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating10.4 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$207,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 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 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 22 ft wide.

Who owns C-553 Non-Fa over Cracker Cr(cracker CR RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.