US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 007) over Buckaroo Cabin Creek

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 183 MI W JCT US 26 @ Vale · Structure no. 04373A007 22774

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,054
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 007) over Buckaroo Cabin Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 (hwy 007) over Buckaroo Cabin Creek in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,054 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 007)
CrossesBuckaroo Cabin Creek
Location183 MI W JCT US 26 @ Vale
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates43.87532, -117.52268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,054 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 20 (hwy 007) over Buckaroo Cabin Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 007) over Buckaroo Cabin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 007) over Buckaroo Cabin Creek carry?

About 2,054 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 007) over Buckaroo Cabin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.