US Bridges

NFSR 13 over John Day River

Good

Grant County, Oregon · CO RD 62 to Fs 13 · Structure no. 060404000003003

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2002 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 13 over John Day River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NFSR 13 over John Day River in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 13
CrossesJohn Day River
LocationCO RD 62 to Fs 13
RouteFederal Lands Road 13000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.39578, -118.57739
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating100.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2002)
Projected traffic165 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 13 over John Day River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 13 over John Day River 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does NFSR 13 over John Day River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 13 over John Day River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 13 over John Day River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.