US Bridges

C57-MORGAN RD over John Day R(morgan Br)

PoorPosted for load

Grant County, Oregon · 0.3 MI S JCT US 26 · Structure no. 23C571057 00030

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C57-MORGAN RD over John Day R(morgan Br) is a steel truss - thru carrying C57-MORGAN RD over John Day R(morgan Br) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC57-MORGAN RD
CrossesJohn Day R(morgan Br)
Location0.3 MI S JCT US 26
RouteCounty Highway C0057
StateOregon
Coordinates44.44846, -118.74609
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$493,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C57-MORGAN RD over John Day R(morgan Br) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is C57-MORGAN RD over John Day R(morgan Br) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does C57-MORGAN RD over John Day R(morgan Br) carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C57-MORGAN RD over John Day R(morgan Br)?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C57-MORGAN RD over John Day R(morgan Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.