US Bridges

Bully CR RD over Vale Canal Siphon

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 9 M N Graham Blvd · Structure no. 15701A061201716

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
335
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bully CR RD over Vale Canal Siphon is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bully CR RD over Vale Canal Siphon in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 385 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBully CR RD
CrossesVale Canal Siphon
Location9 M N Graham Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0B496
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.9949, -117.3653
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic335 (2020)
Projected traffic385 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bully CR RD over Vale Canal Siphon built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bully CR RD over Vale Canal Siphon 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 Bully CR RD over Vale Canal Siphon carry?

About 335 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bully CR RD over Vale Canal Siphon?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bully CR RD over Vale Canal Siphon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.