US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 431) over Deep Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lake County, Oregon · 014 MI E Adel · Structure no. 08848A431 02965

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 431) over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 431) over Deep Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 431)
CrossesDeep Creek
Location014 MI E Adel
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.17478, -119.87115
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks35%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 140 (hwy 431) over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 431) over Deep 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 431) over Deep Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 431) over Deep Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 431) over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.