US Bridges

C-531 Non-Fa over Pritchard Crk(hindman RD

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 1.3 MI NW JCT CO #904 · Structure no. 01C506531 00126

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-531 Non-Fa over Pritchard Crk(hindman RD is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C-531 Non-Fa over Pritchard Crk(hindman RD in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesC-531 Non-Fa
CrossesPritchard Crk(hindman RD
Location1.3 MI NW JCT CO #904
RouteCounty Highway C0531
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.61927, -117.48764
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2020)
Projected traffic16 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-531 Non-Fa over Pritchard Crk(hindman RD built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-531 Non-Fa over Pritchard Crk(hindman 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-531 Non-Fa over Pritchard Crk(hindman RD carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is C-531 Non-Fa over Pritchard Crk(hindman RD?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C-531 Non-Fa over Pritchard Crk(hindman RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.