US Bridges

Deer Street over Ochoco Creek

Good

Crook County, Oregon · City of Prineville · Structure no. 19631 000 00000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,209
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Street over Ochoco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deer Street over Ochoco Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,209 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,879 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDeer Street
CrossesOchoco Creek
LocationCity of Prineville
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30541, -120.85077
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,209 (2020)
Projected traffic4,879 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Deer Street over Ochoco Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer 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 Deer Street over Ochoco Creek carry?

About 4,209 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deer Street over Ochoco Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Street over Ochoco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.