US Bridges

Johnson Ck RD over Ochoco Main Canal

PoorPosted for load

Crook County, Oregon · 010 MI North of HWY No 41 · Structure no. 13C06AB37600100

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Ck RD over Ochoco Main Canal is a concrete slab carrying Johnson Ck RD over Ochoco Main Canal in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 77 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJohnson Ck RD
CrossesOchoco Main Canal
Location010 MI North of HWY No 41
RouteCounty Highway 0B376
StateOregon
Coordinates44.31983, -120.76661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: 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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic393 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Johnson Ck RD over Ochoco Main Canal built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Johnson Ck RD over Ochoco Main Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Johnson Ck RD over Ochoco Main Canal carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Ck RD over Ochoco Main Canal?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Ck RD over Ochoco Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.