Copeland C-615 over Malheur River
FairMalheur County, Oregon · 008 MI NW Inter HWY 20 · Structure no. 16745 061500217
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 137 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 206
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copeland C-615 over Malheur River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Copeland C-615 over Malheur River in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 206 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2025. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Copeland C-615 over Malheur River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copeland C-615 over Malheur River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Copeland C-615 over Malheur River carry?
About 206 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Copeland C-615 over Malheur River?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Copeland C-615 over Malheur River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.