US Bridges

HWY 6 Conn #2 over Burnt R(weatherby) R/W

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 162 MI N Malheur CO Line · Structure no. 09333 006C33571

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
372
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 6 Conn #2 over Burnt R(weatherby) R/W is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 6 Conn #2 over Burnt R(weatherby) R/W in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesHWY 6 Conn #2
CrossesBurnt R(weatherby) R/W
Location162 MI N Malheur CO Line
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates44.49631, -117.36932
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2022)
Projected traffic530 by 2030
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 6 Conn #2 over Burnt R(weatherby) R/W built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 6 Conn #2 over Burnt R(weatherby) R/W 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 HWY 6 Conn #2 over Burnt R(weatherby) R/W carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is HWY 6 Conn #2 over Burnt R(weatherby) R/W?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 6 Conn #2 over Burnt R(weatherby) R/W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.