US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Benson Creek RD

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 018 MI N Malheur CO Line · Structure no. 09121 006 35020

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Benson Creek RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Benson Creek RD in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 006) WB
CrossesBenson Creek RD
Location018 MI N Malheur CO Line
RouteInterstate 84
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.3174, -117.2664
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,135 (2022)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Benson Creek RD built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Benson Creek RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Benson Creek RD carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Benson Creek RD?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Benson Creek RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.