US Bridges

C-0960 Steele Hill over Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Oregon · 0.4 MI N JCT State 413 · Structure no. 01C806960 00036

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-0960 Steele Hill over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C-0960 Steele Hill over Pine Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesC-0960 Steele Hill
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT State 413
RouteCounty Highway C0960
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9153, -117.1445
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic133 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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-0960 Steele Hill over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-0960 Steele Hill over Pine Creek 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-0960 Steele Hill over Pine Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C-0960 Steele Hill over Pine Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-0960 Steele Hill over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.