US Bridges

Dethman Ridge DR over Neal Creek

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 00.1 M W HWY 35 · Structure no. 15455A302 00010

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,255
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dethman Ridge DR over Neal Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dethman Ridge DR over Neal Creek in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDethman Ridge DR
CrossesNeal Creek
Location00.1 M W HWY 35
RouteCounty Highway B0428
StateOregon
Coordinates45.65018, -121.51619
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,255 (2020)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dethman Ridge DR over Neal Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dethman Ridge DR over Neal 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 Dethman Ridge DR over Neal Creek carry?

About 1,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dethman Ridge DR over Neal Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Dethman Ridge DR over Neal Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.