US Bridges

Elkhorn Drive over Onion Creek

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 1 MI S of Nfjd Bridge · Structure no. 061601000015947

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2001 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Elkhorn Drive over Onion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elkhorn Drive over Onion Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 89.5 mi (144 km).

CarriesElkhorn Drive
CrossesOnion Creek
Location1 MI S of Nfjd Bridge
RouteFederal Lands Road 73000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.90732, -118.39457
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2001)
Projected traffic195 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed89.5 mi (144 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 Elkhorn Drive over Onion Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkhorn Drive over Onion 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Elkhorn Drive over Onion Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elkhorn Drive over Onion Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns Elkhorn Drive over Onion Creek?

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