US Bridges

C44-BELSHAW Crk RD over John Day R(bellshaw Br)

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Oregon · 0.1 MI N JCT US 26 · Structure no. 23C441044 00002

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C44-BELSHAW Crk RD over John Day R(bellshaw Br) is a steel truss - thru carrying C44-BELSHAW Crk RD over John Day R(bellshaw Br) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 5 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 load restriction.

It carries about 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesC44-BELSHAW Crk RD
CrossesJohn Day R(bellshaw Br)
Location0.1 MI N JCT US 26
RouteCounty Highway C0044
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.4354, -119.2895
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 C44-BELSHAW Crk RD over John Day R(bellshaw Br) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is C44-BELSHAW Crk RD over John Day R(bellshaw Br) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C44-BELSHAW Crk RD over John Day R(bellshaw Br) carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C44-BELSHAW Crk RD over John Day R(bellshaw Br)?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns C44-BELSHAW Crk RD over John Day R(bellshaw Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.