US Bridges

County RD 42 over South Fork John Day Rive

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · 045 MI S JCT US RTE 26 · Structure no. 09447 042 00450

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 42 over South Fork John Day Rive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 42 over South Fork John Day Rive in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2025. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 42
CrossesSouth Fork John Day Rive
Location045 MI S JCT US RTE 26
RouteCounty Highway 0B538
StateOregon
Coordinates44.42331, -119.54045
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2020)
Projected traffic89 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 42 over South Fork John Day Rive built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 42 over South 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 42 over South Fork John Day Rive carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County RD 42 over South Fork John Day Rive?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 42 over South Fork John Day Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.