US Bridges

IRR C106 over Ninemile Slough

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 046 US HWY 20 · Structure no. 20455 C10600461

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR C106 over Ninemile Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR C106 over Ninemile Slough in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesIRR C106
CrossesNinemile Slough
Location046 US HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway C0106
StateOregon
Coordinates43.54871, -118.82216
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic209 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR C106 over Ninemile Slough built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR C106 over Ninemile 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 IRR C106 over Ninemile Slough carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR C106 over Ninemile Slough?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR C106 over Ninemile Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.