Or 52 (hwy 492) over Snake River
PoorMalheur County, Oregon · Idaho Border at Payette · Structure no. 04335A455Y02130
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 689 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,512
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 52 (hwy 492) over Snake River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 52 (hwy 492) over Snake River in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,512 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 52 (hwy 492) over Snake River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 52 (hwy 492) over Snake River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Or 52 (hwy 492) over Snake River carry?
About 4,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Or 52 (hwy 492) over Snake River?
The structure is 689 ft (210 m) long with a longest span of 239 ft (72.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Or 52 (hwy 492) over Snake River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.