US Bridges

US 95 (hwy 456) over Antelope Canal (2nd Xing

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 29.9 Mi. SW Idaho ST Line · Structure no. 01946A456 02992

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,877
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 (hwy 456) over Antelope Canal (2nd Xing is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 95 (hwy 456) over Antelope Canal (2nd Xing in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,877 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 95 (hwy 456)
CrossesAntelope Canal (2nd Xing
Location29.9 Mi. SW Idaho ST Line
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateOregon
Coordinates42.9444, -117.2134
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,877 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2042
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 95 (hwy 456) over Antelope Canal (2nd Xing built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 (hwy 456) over Antelope Canal (2nd Xing 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 US 95 (hwy 456) over Antelope Canal (2nd Xing carry?

About 1,877 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is US 95 (hwy 456) over Antelope Canal (2nd Xing?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 (hwy 456) over Antelope Canal (2nd Xing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.