US Bridges

Or 7 (hwy 071) over Powder River (rancheria)

Fair

Baker County, Oregon · 9.8 Mi. S. Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 20720 071 04166

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,340
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 7 (hwy 071) over Powder River (rancheria) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 7 (hwy 071) over Powder River (rancheria) in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,340 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 7 (hwy 071)
CrossesPowder River (rancheria)
Location9.8 Mi. S. Jct. US 30
RouteState Highway 7
CountyBaker County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.6524, -117.8843
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,340 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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 Powder River (rancheria) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 7 (hwy 071) over Powder River (rancheria) 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 Powder River (rancheria) carry?

About 1,340 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Or 7 (hwy 071) over Powder River (rancheria)?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 7 (hwy 071) over Powder River (rancheria)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.