US Bridges

County RD 20 over Big Boulder Creek

Good

Grant County, Oregon · 22.3 MI W US 26 · Structure no. 23C203020 02230

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 20 over Big Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 20 over Big Boulder Creek in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesCounty RD 20
CrossesBig Boulder Creek
Location22.3 MI W US 26
RouteCounty Highway C0020
StateOregon
Coordinates44.6678, -118.7166
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2020)
Projected traffic252 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Big Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 20 over Big Boulder 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 20 over Big Boulder Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County RD 20 over Big Boulder Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 20 over Big Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.