US Bridges

Port Access Road over China Creek

Good

Gilliam County, Oregon · In Arlington · Structure no. 21521 000 00000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Access Road over China Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Port Access Road over China Creek in Gilliam County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPort Access Road
CrossesChina Creek
LocationIn Arlington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.7198, -120.20271
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2020)
Projected traffic74 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Port Access Road over China Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Access Road over China 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 Port Access Road over China Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Port Access Road over China Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Port Access Road over China Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.