US Bridges

HARPER-WESTFALC805 over Malheur River

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 0.3 M N HWY 20 · Structure no. 15482A080501221

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
445
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HARPER-WESTFALC805 over Malheur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HARPER-WESTFALC805 over Malheur River in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 445 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2025. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesHARPER-WESTFALC805
CrossesMalheur River
Location0.3 M N HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway 0B497
StateOregon
Coordinates43.85764, -117.60855
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic445 (2020)
Projected traffic515 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 HARPER-WESTFALC805 over Malheur River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is HARPER-WESTFALC805 over Malheur River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HARPER-WESTFALC805 over Malheur River carry?

About 445 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HARPER-WESTFALC805 over Malheur River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns HARPER-WESTFALC805 over Malheur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.