US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007) over Mid Fork Malheur River

Fair

Harney County, Oregon · 5.6 MI W Malheur CO Line · Structure no. 19906 007 17457

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007) over Mid Fork Malheur River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Mid Fork Malheur River in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,676 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)
CrossesMid Fork Malheur River
Location5.6 MI W Malheur CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates43.78538, -118.33169
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,676 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mid Fork Malheur River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) over Mid Fork Malheur River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 007) over Mid Fork Malheur River carry?

About 1,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 007) over Mid Fork Malheur River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 007) over Mid Fork Malheur River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.