US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007) over Calf Creek

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 166 MI E Harney CO Line · Structure no. 01717A007 19671

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,851
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007) over Calf Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Calf Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 1,851 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)
CrossesCalf Creek
Location166 MI E Harney CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates43.7949, -117.9866
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,851 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 20 (hwy 007) over Calf Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) over Calf Creek 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 Calf Creek carry?

About 1,851 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 007) over Calf Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 20 (hwy 007) over Calf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.