Or 140 (hwy 431) over Blue Creek
FairPosted for loadLake County, Oregon · 128 MI W Adel · Structure no. 03936A431 01541
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 351
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 140 (hwy 431) over Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 431) over Blue Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 351 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 140 (hwy 431) over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 140 (hwy 431) over Blue 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 431) over Blue Creek carry?
About 351 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is Or 140 (hwy 431) over Blue Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Or 140 (hwy 431) over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.