US Bridges

5th Ave over Willow CR

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 007 MI E Inter HWY 26 · Structure no. 45C104579C00067

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
43
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Ave over Willow CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying 5th Ave over Willow CR in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 years old, older 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 43 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries5th Ave
CrossesWillow CR
Location007 MI E Inter HWY 26
RouteCounty Highway C0579
CountyMalheur County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.06151, -117.27218
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Ave over Willow CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 5th Ave over Willow CR 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 5th Ave over Willow CR carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is 5th Ave over Willow CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 5th Ave over Willow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.