US Bridges

Forest RD 45 over Silver Creek

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 15.2MI N of HWY20/RD45 Jc · Structure no. 060704000001009

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1994 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest RD 45 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Forest RD 45 over Silver Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 46 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesForest RD 45
CrossesSilver Creek
Location15.2MI N of HWY20/RD45 Jc
RouteFederal Lands Road 4500
StateOregon
Coordinates43.70161, -119.63689
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1994)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest RD 45 over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Forest RD 45 over Silver Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Forest RD 45 over Silver Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Forest RD 45 over Silver Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Forest RD 45 over Silver Creek?

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