US Bridges

Juniper Street over Ochoco Creek

Good

Crook County, Oregon · City of Prineville · Structure no. 18093 000000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,060
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Street over Ochoco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Juniper Street over Ochoco Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJuniper Street
CrossesOchoco Creek
LocationCity of Prineville
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30465, -120.83613
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2020)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Juniper Street over Ochoco Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Street over Ochoco Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Juniper Street over Ochoco Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Street over Ochoco Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Street over Ochoco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.