US Bridges

C70-WIDOWS Crk RD over John Day R(widows CR Br)

FairPosted for load

Grant County, Oregon · 0.1 MI S JCT US 26 · Structure no. 23C701070 00010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C70-WIDOWS Crk RD over John Day R(widows CR Br) is a steel truss - thru carrying C70-WIDOWS Crk RD over John Day R(widows CR Br) in Grant County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesC70-WIDOWS Crk RD
CrossesJohn Day R(widows CR Br)
Location0.1 MI S JCT US 26
RouteCounty Highway C0070
CountyGrant County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.4388, -119.3508
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2020)
Projected traffic34 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C70-WIDOWS Crk RD over John Day R(widows CR Br) built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is C70-WIDOWS Crk RD over John Day R(widows CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does C70-WIDOWS Crk RD over John Day R(widows CR Br) carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is C70-WIDOWS Crk RD over John Day R(widows CR Br)?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns C70-WIDOWS Crk RD over John Day R(widows CR Br)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.