US Bridges

County RD 539 over Pritchard CR (old US 30)

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 0.5 MI NW Durkee · Structure no. 19280 539F02169

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 539 over Pritchard CR (old US 30) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 539 over Pritchard CR (old US 30) in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 539
CrossesPritchard CR (old US 30)
Location0.5 MI NW Durkee
RouteCounty Highway 0B511
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.58969, -117.47193
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic158 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 539 over Pritchard CR (old US 30) built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 539 over Pritchard CR (old US 30) 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 539 over Pritchard CR (old US 30) carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County RD 539 over Pritchard CR (old US 30)?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 539 over Pritchard CR (old US 30)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.