Little Vlly RDC698 over Vale Main Canal
FairPosted for loadMalheur County, Oregon · 048 MI E Harper School · Structure no. 45C142069800477
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Vlly RDC698 over Vale Main Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Little Vlly RDC698 over Vale Main Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2025. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Vlly RDC698 over Vale Main Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Vlly RDC698 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 Little Vlly RDC698 over Vale Main Canal carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Little Vlly RDC698 over Vale Main Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Little Vlly RDC698 over Vale Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.