US Bridges

3rd Ave. E C-1076 over Willow Creek EB

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 003 MI East of Int HWY 26 · Structure no. 45C102107600030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
198
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave. E C-1076 over Willow Creek EB is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 3rd Ave. E C-1076 over Willow Creek EB in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries3rd Ave. E C-1076
CrossesWillow Creek EB
Location003 MI East of Int HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway C1076
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0253, -117.25596
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2020)
Projected traffic229 by 2025
Trucks10%
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

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 3rd Ave. E C-1076 over Willow Creek EB built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 3rd Ave. E C-1076 over Willow Creek EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave. E C-1076 over Willow Creek EB carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave. E C-1076 over Willow Creek EB?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave. E C-1076 over Willow Creek EB?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.