US Bridges

Airport RD over Malheur River

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 0075 So of Juntura · Structure no. 016901070700062

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Malheur River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Airport RD over Malheur River in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2025. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesMalheur River
Location0075 So of Juntura
RouteCounty Highway C7070
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.73744, -118.07703
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 Airport RD over Malheur River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Airport RD over Malheur River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport RD over Malheur River?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Malheur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.