US Bridges

Or 86 (hwy 012) over East Pine Creek

FairPosted for load

Baker County, Oregon · 15 MI SW Idaho ST Line · Structure no. 0M364 012 05586

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 86 (hwy 012) over East Pine Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 86 (hwy 012) over East 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesOr 86 (hwy 012)
CrossesEast Pine Creek
Location15 MI SW Idaho ST Line
RouteState Highway 86
StateOregon
Coordinates44.87732, -117.0611
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 East Pine Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 86 (hwy 012) over East 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 East Pine Creek carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.