US Bridges

IRR C123 West Loop over Foley Slough

Fair

Harney County, Oregon · 0061 MI C121 Foley DR · Structure no. 18642 C12325A20

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR C123 West Loop over Foley Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR C123 West Loop over Foley Slough in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR C123 West Loop
CrossesFoley Slough
Location0061 MI C121 Foley DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.63965, -119.07871
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 IRR C123 West Loop over Foley Slough built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR C123 West Loop over Foley Slough 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR C123 West Loop over Foley Slough carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR C123 West Loop over Foley Slough?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR C123 West Loop over Foley Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.