US Bridges

Harper-Westfall RD over Drain Ditch

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 001 M N Harper School · Structure no. 20281 080501139

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
264
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harper-Westfall RD over Drain Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harper-Westfall RD over Drain Ditch in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHarper-Westfall RD
CrossesDrain Ditch
Location001 M N Harper School
RouteCounty Highway 0B497
StateOregon
Coordinates43.8676, -117.6071
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic264 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Harper-Westfall RD over Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harper-Westfall RD over Drain Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Harper-Westfall RD over Drain Ditch carry?

About 264 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harper-Westfall RD over Drain Ditch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harper-Westfall RD over Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.