US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007) over Malheur River (hope)

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 077 MI W JCT US RTE 26 · Structure no. 01407A007 23866

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007) over Malheur River (hope) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Malheur River (hope) in Malheur 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,470 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2042. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)
CrossesMalheur River (hope)
Location077 MI W JCT US RTE 26
RouteU.S. Route 20
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.93949, -117.36584
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,470 (2022)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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) over Malheur River (hope) built?

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

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) over Malheur River (hope) 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) over Malheur River (hope) carry?

About 2,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.