US Bridges

Or 74 (hwy 052) over UPRR

Fair

Gilliam County, Oregon · 027 MI N Rhea · Structure no. 09126 052 00321

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 74 (hwy 052) over UPRR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 74 (hwy 052) over UPRR in Gilliam County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesOr 74 (hwy 052)
CrossesUPRR
Location027 MI N Rhea
RouteState Highway 74
StateOregon
Coordinates45.74527, -120.02289
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 74 (hwy 052) over UPRR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 74 (hwy 052) over UPRR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 74 (hwy 052) over UPRR carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is Or 74 (hwy 052) over UPRR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 74 (hwy 052) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.