US Bridges

Little Vlly RDC698 over Malheur River

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 0175 MI NW JCT Hy 20 · Structure no. 01444B069800620

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
233
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Vlly RDC698 over Malheur River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Vlly RDC698 over Malheur River in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 233 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2025. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Vlly RDC698
CrossesMalheur River
Location0175 MI NW JCT Hy 20
RouteCounty Highway C0698
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.8978, -117.5073
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2020)
Projected traffic269 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Little Vlly RDC698 over Malheur River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Vlly RDC698 over Malheur River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Little Vlly RDC698 over Malheur River carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Little Vlly RDC698 over Malheur River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Little Vlly RDC698 over Malheur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.