US Bridges

FR1722160 over Fivemile Creek

Good

Hood River County, Oregon · S24 T1S R11E · Structure no. 060601000003104

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR1722160 over Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FR1722160 over Fivemile Creek in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFR1722160
CrossesFivemile Creek
LocationS24 T1S R11E
RouteFederal Lands Road 17221
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46614, -121.36169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (—)
Projected traffic7 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR1722160 over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR1722160 over Fivemile 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does FR1722160 over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR1722160 over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FR1722160 over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.