US Bridges

Or 86 (hwy 012) over W Fork Dry Creek

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 143 MI SW Ore-Ida ST Line · Structure no. 02842A012 05651

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 86 (hwy 012) over W Fork Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 86 (hwy 012) over W Fork Dry Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesOr 86 (hwy 012)
CrossesW Fork Dry Creek
Location143 MI SW Ore-Ida ST Line
RouteState Highway 86
StateOregon
Coordinates44.8775, -117.0484
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 86 (hwy 012) over W Fork Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 86 (hwy 012) over W Fork Dry 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 86 (hwy 012) over W Fork Dry Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Or 86 (hwy 012) over W Fork Dry Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 86 (hwy 012) over W Fork Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.