US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007) over Poison Creek(susans Br)

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 44.9 MI W Malheur CO Line · Structure no. 02308A007 13523

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,332
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007) over Poison Creek(susans Br) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Poison Creek(susans Br) in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,332 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)
CrossesPoison Creek(susans Br)
Location44.9 MI W Malheur CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates43.61415, -119.00157
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,332 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 20 (hwy 007) over Poison Creek(susans Br) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) over Poison Creek(susans Br) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 007) over Poison Creek(susans Br) carry?

About 2,332 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 007) over Poison Creek(susans Br)?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 007) over Poison Creek(susans Br)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.