US Bridges

Dethman Ridge DR over Odell Creek

Good

Hood River County, Oregon · MP 1.86 · Structure no. 22228 302 00186

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,255
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dethman Ridge DR over Odell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dethman Ridge DR over Odell Creek in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,255 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDethman Ridge DR
CrossesOdell Creek
LocationMP 1.86
RouteCounty Highway B0428
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6424, -121.5434
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 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 Dethman Ridge DR over Odell Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Dethman Ridge DR over Odell Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dethman Ridge DR over Odell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.