US Bridges

3140000 over Silvies River

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 395 S to MP 43.6 - E 1.6M · Structure no. 060402000001024

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

3140000 over Silvies River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 3140000 over Silvies River in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Carries3140000
CrossesSilvies River
Location395 S to MP 43.6 - E 1.6M
RouteFederal Lands Road 31400
StateOregon
Coordinates43.92273, -118.95811
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 3140000 over Silvies River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3140000 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 2023.

How much traffic does 3140000 over Silvies River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 3140000 over Silvies River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 3140000 over Silvies River?

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