US Bridges

Crane Venator RD over Crane Creek

Good

Harney County, Oregon · 100 MI Ore 78 Steens HWY · Structure no. 25E30 C31301000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Venator RD over Crane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Crane Venator RD over Crane Creek in Harney County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCrane Venator RD
CrossesCrane Creek
Location100 MI Ore 78 Steens HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0B484
StateOregon
Coordinates43.34833, -118.43064
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2020)
Projected traffic77 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Crane Venator RD over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

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

About 67 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Crane Venator RD over Crane Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Crane Venator RD over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.