US Bridges

Or 7 (hwy 071) over Deer Creek

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 20.4 Mi. S. Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 09385 071 03101

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,026
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 7 (hwy 071) over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 7 (hwy 071) over Deer Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,026 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 7 (hwy 071)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location20.4 Mi. S. Jct. US 30
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.69211, -118.0643
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,026 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 7 (hwy 071) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 7 (hwy 071) over Deer 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 7 (hwy 071) over Deer Creek carry?

About 1,026 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 7 (hwy 071) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 7 (hwy 071) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.