US Bridges

Or 86 (hwy 012) over Pine Creek

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 169 MI SW Idaho ST Line · Structure no. 08405 012 05391

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 86 (hwy 012) over Pine Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 86 (hwy 012) over Pine Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 86 (hwy 012)
CrossesPine Creek
Location169 MI SW Idaho ST Line
RouteState Highway 86
StateOregon
Coordinates44.87113, -117.09349
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 86 (hwy 012) over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 86 (hwy 012) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 86 (hwy 012) over Pine Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Or 86 (hwy 012) over Pine Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 86 (hwy 012) over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.