US Bridges

US 95 (hwy 456) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 25.77 Mi. SW Idaho St. LN · Structure no. 01948A456 02577

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,882
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 (hwy 456) over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 95 (hwy 456) over Jordan Creek 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 1,882 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95 (hwy 456)
CrossesJordan Creek
Location25.77 Mi. SW Idaho St. LN
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.9854, -117.1538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,882 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2042
Trucks53%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Jordan Creek built?

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

What condition is US 95 (hwy 456) over Jordan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 95 (hwy 456) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,882 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.

How long is US 95 (hwy 456) over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 95 (hwy 456) over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.