US Bridges

Napton C-1052 over Alkali CR

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 0.7 MI E JCT ST HWY 201 · Structure no. 45C134105200067

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Napton C-1052 over Alkali CR is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Napton C-1052 over Alkali CR in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNapton C-1052
CrossesAlkali CR
Location0.7 MI E JCT ST HWY 201
RouteCounty Highway C1052
StateOregon
Coordinates43.6718, -117.0716
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Napton C-1052 over Alkali CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Napton C-1052 over Alkali 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Napton C-1052 over Alkali CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Napton C-1052 over Alkali CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Napton C-1052 over Alkali CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.