US Bridges

C15-LONG Creek RD over N.Fork John Day River

Fair

Grant County, Oregon · 26.0 MI NW JCT US 395 · Structure no. 23C151015 02602

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C15-LONG Creek RD over N.Fork John Day River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying C15-LONG Creek RD over N.Fork John Day River in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 126 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 5 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2025. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC15-LONG Creek RD
CrossesN.Fork John Day River
Location26.0 MI NW JCT US 395
RouteCounty Highway C0015
StateOregon
Coordinates44.9691, -119.2765
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 C15-LONG Creek RD over N.Fork John Day River built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is C15-LONG Creek RD over N.Fork John Day River 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 C15-LONG Creek RD over N.Fork John Day River carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C15-LONG Creek RD over N.Fork John Day River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns C15-LONG Creek RD over N.Fork John Day River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.