US Bridges

B484 Crane Venator over Crane Creek

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 179 Ore 78 Steens HWY · Structure no. 21093 313 01791

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B484 Crane Venator over Crane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying B484 Crane Venator over Crane Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesB484 Crane Venator
CrossesCrane Creek
Location179 Ore 78 Steens HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0B484
StateOregon
Coordinates43.3514, -118.3002
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2020)
Projected traffic73 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 B484 Crane Venator over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is B484 Crane Venator over Crane Creek 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 B484 Crane Venator over Crane Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is B484 Crane Venator over Crane Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns B484 Crane Venator over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.