US Bridges

4th Ave E C-826 over Willow Creek EB

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 002 MI East HWY 26 · Structure no. 45C103082600019

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Ave E C-826 over Willow Creek EB is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 4th Ave E C-826 over Willow Creek EB in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries4th Ave E C-826
CrossesWillow Creek EB
Location002 MI East HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway C0826
StateOregon
Coordinates44.03983, -117.26551
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic52 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 4th Ave E C-826 over Willow Creek EB built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Ave E C-826 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 4th Ave E C-826 over Willow Creek EB carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4th Ave E C-826 over Willow Creek EB?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Ave E C-826 over Willow Creek EB?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.