7569: Skull Canyon over North Fork John Day Rive
FairPosted for loadGrant County, Oregon · 13.3 Miles N of Hwys 395 · Structure no. 0000000L1439400
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
7569: Skull Canyon over North Fork John Day Rive is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7569: Skull Canyon over North Fork John Day Rive in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7569: Skull Canyon over North Fork John Day Rive built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is 7569: Skull Canyon over North Fork John Day Rive 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 7569: Skull Canyon over North Fork John Day Rive carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 7569: Skull Canyon over North Fork John Day Rive?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns 7569: Skull Canyon over North Fork John Day Rive?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.