Owyhee/Lytle Blvd over Owyhee Canal
FairMalheur County, Oregon · 028 MI W Owyhee JCT · Structure no. 15477A103600073
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 358
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Owyhee/Lytle Blvd over Owyhee Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Owyhee/Lytle Blvd over Owyhee Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 358 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Owyhee/Lytle Blvd over Owyhee Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Owyhee/Lytle Blvd over Owyhee Canal 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 Owyhee/Lytle Blvd over Owyhee Canal carry?
About 358 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Owyhee/Lytle Blvd over Owyhee Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Owyhee/Lytle Blvd over Owyhee Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.