US Bridges

Old Experiment Sta over Poison Slough

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 005 MI US 20 · Structure no. 22358 C11400047

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Experiment Sta over Poison Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Experiment Sta over Poison Slough in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Experiment Sta
CrossesPoison Slough
Location005 MI US 20
RouteCounty Highway C0114
StateOregon
Coordinates43.60671, -118.94048
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.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2015)
Projected traffic169 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Experiment Sta over Poison Slough built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Experiment Sta over Poison 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 Old Experiment Sta over Poison Slough carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Experiment Sta over Poison Slough?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Experiment Sta over Poison Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.