US Bridges

County RD 702 over Powder R (chandler Ln)

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 0.7 MI W JCT CO #737 · Structure no. 07759A702 00072

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 702 over Powder R (chandler Ln) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 702 over Powder R (chandler Ln) in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 72 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 702
CrossesPowder R (chandler Ln)
Location0.7 MI W JCT CO #737
RouteCounty Highway 0B516
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86184, -117.8338
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2020)
Projected traffic173 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County RD 702 over Powder R (chandler Ln) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is County RD 702 over Powder R (chandler Ln) 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 County RD 702 over Powder R (chandler Ln) carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD 702 over Powder R (chandler Ln)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 702 over Powder R (chandler Ln)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.