US Bridges

Elm Street over Ochoco Creek

Good

Crook County, Oregon · City of Prineville · Structure no. 23879 000 00000

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,139
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Street over Ochoco Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Elm Street over Ochoco Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,139 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,189 by 2030. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesElm Street
CrossesOchoco Creek
LocationCity of Prineville
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.30461, -120.84221
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,139 (2010)
Projected traffic4,189 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Elm Street over Ochoco Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm 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 Elm Street over Ochoco Creek carry?

About 3,139 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Elm Street over Ochoco Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Street over Ochoco Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.