US Bridges

County RD 20 over Middle Fork John Day Rvr

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 13.0 MI W US 26 · Structure no. 16309 020 01300

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
221
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 20 over Middle Fork John Day Rvr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 20 over Middle Fork John Day Rvr in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 20
CrossesMiddle Fork John Day Rvr
Location13.0 MI W US 26
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOregon
Coordinates44.64368, -118.63458
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 20 over Middle Fork John Day Rvr built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 20 over Middle Fork John Day Rvr 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 20 over Middle Fork John Day Rvr carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County RD 20 over Middle Fork John Day Rvr?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 20 over Middle Fork John Day Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.