Waters Lane C-681 over Willow Creek EB
FairMalheur County, Oregon · 003 MI E Inter HWY 26 · Structure no. 45C117068100029
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waters Lane C-681 over Willow Creek EB is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Waters Lane C-681 over Willow Creek EB in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waters Lane C-681 over Willow Creek EB built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Waters Lane C-681 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 2024.
How much traffic does Waters Lane C-681 over Willow Creek EB carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Waters Lane C-681 over Willow Creek EB?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Waters Lane C-681 over Willow Creek EB?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.