US Bridges

HWY 453 over Riverside Canal

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 1.6 Mi. E. Hwy. 454 · Structure no. 18519 453 00159

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 453 over Riverside Canal is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 453 over Riverside Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 453
CrossesRiverside Canal
Location1.6 Mi. E. Hwy. 454
RouteState Highway 453
StateOregon
Coordinates43.71741, -117.04585
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 HWY 453 over Riverside Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 453 over Riverside Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 453 over Riverside Canal carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is HWY 453 over Riverside Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns HWY 453 over Riverside Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.