US Bridges

Halliday B-493 over Malheur River

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 015 N Inter HWY 2026 · Structure no. 15568A088000557

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
663
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halliday B-493 over Malheur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halliday B-493 over Malheur River in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 663 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 763 by 2025. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHalliday B-493
CrossesMalheur River
Location015 N Inter HWY 2026
RouteCounty Highway 0B493
StateOregon
Coordinates43.99923, -117.14578
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic663 (2020)
Projected traffic763 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Halliday B-493 over Malheur River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halliday B-493 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Halliday B-493 over Malheur River carry?

About 663 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Halliday B-493 over Malheur River?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Halliday B-493 over Malheur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.