US Bridges

US 395 (hwy 049) over Silver Creek

Fair

Harney County, Oregon · 003 MI S HWY 7 JCT · Structure no. 03606 049 00025

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
543
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 (hwy 049) over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 395 (hwy 049) over Silver Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 543 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesUS 395 (hwy 049)
CrossesSilver Creek
Location003 MI S HWY 7 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateOregon
Coordinates43.539, -119.5081
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 395 (hwy 049) over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 395 (hwy 049) over Silver Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 395 (hwy 049) over Silver Creek carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is US 395 (hwy 049) over Silver Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 (hwy 049) over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.