US Bridges

Mikkalo Lane over Scott Canyon Creek

Fair

Gilliam County, Oregon · 4.5 MI W of HWY 19 · Structure no. 21C15 663 00250

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mikkalo Lane over Scott Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mikkalo Lane over Scott Canyon Creek in Gilliam County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 13 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMikkalo Lane
CrossesScott Canyon Creek
Location4.5 MI W of HWY 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4744, -120.2749
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mikkalo Lane over Scott Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mikkalo Lane over Scott Canyon Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mikkalo Lane over Scott Canyon Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mikkalo Lane over Scott Canyon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mikkalo Lane over Scott Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.