US Bridges

Airport RD over Nine Mile Slough

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 008 JCT or 78 · Structure no. 20934 C11500081

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Nine Mile Slough is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Airport RD over Nine Mile Slough in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAirport RD
CrossesNine Mile Slough
Location008 JCT or 78
RouteCounty Highway C0115
StateOregon
Coordinates43.5855, -118.96519
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Airport RD over Nine Mile Slough built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over Nine Mile 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 Airport RD over Nine Mile Slough carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport RD over Nine Mile Slough?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Nine Mile Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.