US Bridges

US 395 (hwy 028) over Smith Creek

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Oregon · 22.2 Mi. N. Jct. US 26 · Structure no. 06204 028 09831

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 (hwy 028) over Smith Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 395 (hwy 028) over Smith Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 395 (hwy 028)
CrossesSmith Creek
Location22.2 Mi. N. Jct. US 26
RouteU.S. Route 395
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.64902, -119.14417
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 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 028) over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 (hwy 028) over Smith 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 (hwy 028) over Smith Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is US 395 (hwy 028) over Smith Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 (hwy 028) over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.