US Bridges

C-537 Non-Fa over S Fk Burnt R(cemetary RD

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 2.8 MI S JCT US26 · Structure no. 01C414537 00284

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-537 Non-Fa over S Fk Burnt R(cemetary RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C-537 Non-Fa over S Fk Burnt R(cemetary RD in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesC-537 Non-Fa
CrossesS Fk Burnt R(cemetary RD
Location2.8 MI S JCT US26
RouteCounty Highway C0537
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.4462, -118.2392
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic125 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 C-537 Non-Fa over S Fk Burnt R(cemetary RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-537 Non-Fa over S Fk Burnt R(cemetary 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-537 Non-Fa over S Fk Burnt R(cemetary RD carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is C-537 Non-Fa over S Fk Burnt R(cemetary RD?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns C-537 Non-Fa over S Fk Burnt R(cemetary RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.