US Bridges

Reservoir RD over Vale Main Canal

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 028 MI S Willow CR School · Structure no. 19676 512 00270

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
38
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservoir RD over Vale Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reservoir RD over Vale Main Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesReservoir RD
CrossesVale Main Canal
Location028 MI S Willow CR School
RouteCounty Highway C0512
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.07476, -117.36597
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2020)
Projected traffic43 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reservoir RD over Vale Main Canal built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservoir RD over Vale Main Canal 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 Reservoir RD over Vale Main Canal carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Reservoir RD over Vale Main Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Reservoir RD over Vale Main Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.