US Bridges

Lagoon DR B494 over Willow Creek EB

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 1 W Vale City Lagoons · Structure no. 15558 088000059

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
771
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lagoon DR B494 over Willow Creek EB is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Lagoon DR B494 over Willow Creek EB in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 771 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 886 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLagoon DR B494
CrossesWillow Creek EB
Location1 W Vale City Lagoons
RouteCounty Highway CB494
StateOregon
Coordinates43.98812, -117.23061
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating33.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2020)
Projected traffic886 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lagoon DR B494 over Willow Creek EB built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lagoon DR B494 over Willow Creek EB 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 Lagoon DR B494 over Willow Creek EB carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lagoon DR B494 over Willow Creek EB?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lagoon DR B494 over Willow Creek EB?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.