US Bridges

US 395 (hwy 048) over Canyon Creek

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · 7.25 Mi. S. Jct. US 26 · Structure no. 03558A048 00725

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
871
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 (hwy 048) over Canyon Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 395 (hwy 048) over Canyon Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 871 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 395 (hwy 048)
CrossesCanyon Creek
Location7.25 Mi. S. Jct. US 26
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateOregon
Coordinates44.32104, -118.94871
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic871 (2022)
Projected traffic920 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 395 (hwy 048) over Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 (hwy 048) over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 (hwy 048) over Canyon Creek carry?

About 871 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 395 (hwy 048) over Canyon Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 (hwy 048) over Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.