US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007)EB over Malheur River (vale)

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 0.2 MI E JCT RTE 26 · Structure no. 00599B007 24655

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007)EB over Malheur River (vale) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 007)EB over Malheur River (vale) in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,129 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)EB
CrossesMalheur River (vale)
Location0.2 MI E JCT RTE 26
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98185, -117.23527
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,129 (2022)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 20 (hwy 007)EB over Malheur River (vale) built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007)EB over Malheur River (vale) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 007)EB over Malheur River (vale) carry?

About 3,129 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 007)EB over Malheur River (vale)?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 007)EB over Malheur River (vale)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.