US Bridges

C138 Silver CR RD over Silver Creek

FairPosted for load

Harney County, Oregon · 015 MI US HWY 20 · Structure no. 25A14 C13800153

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C138 Silver CR RD over Silver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C138 Silver CR RD over Silver Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesC138 Silver CR RD
CrossesSilver Creek
Location015 MI US HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway C0138
StateOregon
Coordinates43.56396, -119.53668
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2020)
Projected traffic143 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 C138 Silver CR RD over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is C138 Silver CR RD over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does C138 Silver CR RD over Silver Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is C138 Silver CR RD over Silver Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns C138 Silver CR RD over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.