9th Ave W C-511 over Vale Main Canal
FairPosted for loadMalheur County, Oregon · 018MI W Inter HWY 26 · Structure no. 45C110051100111
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Ave W C-511 over Vale Main Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Ave W C-511 over Vale Main Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 6 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Ave W C-511 over Vale Main Canal built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Ave W C-511 over Vale Main Canal 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 9th Ave W C-511 over Vale Main Canal carry?
About 6 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 9th Ave W C-511 over Vale Main Canal?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Ave W C-511 over Vale Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.