US Bridges

SW 18th Ave over UPRR

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · Between 2nd ST and 4th ST · Structure no. 18724 000 00000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,639
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 18th Ave over UPRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 18th Ave over UPRR in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,924 by 2025. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 18th Ave
CrossesUPRR
LocationBetween 2nd ST and 4th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.01011, -116.96646
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span171 ft (52 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2020)
Projected traffic1,924 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SW 18th Ave over UPRR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 18th Ave over UPRR 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 SW 18th Ave over UPRR carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SW 18th Ave over UPRR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 171 ft (52 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SW 18th Ave over UPRR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.