US Bridges

NW 36th Street over Malheur River

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 0.05 MI N Malheur Ave · Structure no. 22061 537 00105

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
529
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 36th Street over Malheur River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 36th Street over Malheur River in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2025. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesNW 36th Street
CrossesMalheur River
Location0.05 MI N Malheur Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0537
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04047, -117.02044
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2020)
Projected traffic649 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 NW 36th Street over Malheur River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 36th Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NW 36th Street over Malheur River carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is NW 36th Street over Malheur River?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NW 36th Street over Malheur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.