US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007) over Dry Creek

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 2.0 MI E JCT US 395 · Structure no. 19904 007 10662

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,325
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007) over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Dry Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,325 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)
CrossesDry Creek
Location2.0 MI E JCT US 395
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates43.54103, -119.46826
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,325 (2022)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed27.3 mi (44 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 20 (hwy 007) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) over Dry 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 007) over Dry Creek carry?

About 2,325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 007) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 007) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.