County RD 209 over Neal Creek
PoorHood River County, Oregon · 00.01M East JCT HWY35&209 · Structure no. 27C09 209 00001
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 838
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 209 over Neal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 209 over Neal Creek in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 838 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 209 over Neal Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 209 over Neal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 209 over Neal Creek carry?
About 838 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 209 over Neal Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 209 over Neal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.