US Bridges

Willowdale Road over Ochoco Creek

Good

Crook County, Oregon · 0.3 MI S JCT HWY 41 · Structure no. 18955 000 00030

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,496
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willowdale Road over Ochoco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Willowdale Road over Ochoco Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,721 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillowdale Road
CrossesOchoco Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT HWY 41
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30123, -120.82004
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,496 (2020)
Projected traffic1,721 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Willowdale Road over Ochoco Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willowdale Road 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 Willowdale Road over Ochoco Creek carry?

About 1,496 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willowdale Road over Ochoco Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Willowdale Road over Ochoco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.