US Bridges

Drewsey RD over Middle Fork Malheur Rive

Fair

Harney County, Oregon · 006 MI C306 at Drewsey · Structure no. 25E09 C30500006

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drewsey RD over Middle Fork Malheur Rive is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Drewsey RD over Middle Fork Malheur Rive in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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.

It carries about 169 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 194 by 2025. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesDrewsey RD
CrossesMiddle Fork Malheur Rive
Location006 MI C306 at Drewsey
RouteCounty Highway 0B476
StateOregon
Coordinates43.81096, -118.37553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic169 (2020)
Projected traffic194 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 Drewsey RD over Middle Fork Malheur Rive built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drewsey RD over Middle Fork Malheur Rive 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 Drewsey RD over Middle Fork Malheur Rive carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Drewsey RD over Middle Fork Malheur Rive?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Drewsey RD over Middle Fork Malheur Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.