US Bridges

HWY 6 Conn #2 over I-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 116 MI N Malheur CO Line · Structure no. 09394 006C34042

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 6 Conn #2 over I-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 6 Conn #2 over I-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2030. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesHWY 6 Conn #2
CrossesI-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C
Location116 MI N Malheur CO Line
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates44.44485, -117.326
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2030
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 6 Conn #2 over I-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 6 Conn #2 over I-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C 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 I-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is HWY 6 Conn #2 over I-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 6 Conn #2 over I-84 (hwy 6) Dixie I/C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.