US Bridges

Greenhouse Ln. over West Fork Silvies River

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 024 MI US HWY 20 · Structure no. 19922 C12800244

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenhouse Ln. over West Fork Silvies River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Greenhouse Ln. over West Fork Silvies River 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 248 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesGreenhouse Ln.
CrossesWest Fork Silvies River
Location024 MI US HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway C0128
StateOregon
Coordinates43.51231, -119.05402
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic283 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Greenhouse Ln. over West Fork Silvies River built?

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

What condition is Greenhouse Ln. over West Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Greenhouse Ln. over West Fork Silvies River carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Greenhouse Ln. over West Fork Silvies River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Greenhouse Ln. over West Fork Silvies River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.