US Bridges

Drewsey RD over North Drewsey Slough

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 001 MI C306 at Drewsey · Structure no. 20279 C30500013

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
174
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drewsey RD over North Drewsey Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Drewsey RD over North Drewsey Slough 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesDrewsey RD
CrossesNorth Drewsey Slough
Location001 MI C306 at Drewsey
RouteCounty Highway 0B476
StateOregon
Coordinates43.81025, -118.37589
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2020)
Projected traffic199 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Drewsey RD over North Drewsey Slough built?

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

What condition is Drewsey RD over North Drewsey Slough 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 Drewsey RD over North Drewsey Slough carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Drewsey RD over North Drewsey Slough?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Drewsey RD over North Drewsey Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.