US Bridges

Or 27 (hwy 014) over Crooked River

Good

Crook County, Oregon · 19.3 MI S Prineville · Structure no. 16BOW1001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Or 27 (hwy 014) over Crooked River is a concrete slab carrying Or 27 (hwy 014) over Crooked River in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesOr 27 (hwy 014)
CrossesCrooked River
Location19.3 MI S Prineville
RouteState Highway 27
StateOregon
Coordinates44.11209, -120.78729
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byOther Local 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 Or 27 (hwy 014) over Crooked River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 27 (hwy 014) over Crooked River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Or 27 (hwy 014) over Crooked River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 27 (hwy 014) over Crooked River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Or 27 (hwy 014) over Crooked River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation and maintained by the Other Local Agency.