US Bridges

3100000 over Silvies River

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 395 S 52.3 M - 6.6M 31 RD · Structure no. 060402000001023

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

3100000 over Silvies River is a concrete frame carrying 3100000 over Silvies River in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Carries3100000
CrossesSilvies River
Location395 S 52.3 M - 6.6M 31 RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 31000
StateOregon
Coordinates43.88963, -119.02775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (—)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 3100000 over Silvies River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3100000 over Silvies River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 3100000 over Silvies River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is 3100000 over Silvies River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 3100000 over Silvies River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.