US Bridges

Valley Ave. over Powder River/Valley Ave

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Oregon · City of Baker · Structure no. 04T07 000000000

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,223
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Ave. over Powder River/Valley Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valley Ave. over Powder River/Valley Ave in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 100 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 1,223 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesValley Ave.
CrossesPowder River/Valley Ave
LocationCity of Baker
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.77531, -117.82705
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,223 (2020)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Valley Ave. over Powder River/Valley Ave built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Valley Ave. over Powder River/Valley Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Ave. over Powder River/Valley Ave carry?

About 1,223 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valley Ave. over Powder River/Valley Ave?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Ave. over Powder River/Valley Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.