Little Vly RD C6 over Vale Main Canal
PoorPosted for loadMalheur County, Oregon · 037 MI E Inter FAS B497 · Structure no. 45C143069800372
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Vly RD C6 over Vale Main Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Little Vly RD C6 over Vale Main Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Vly RD C6 over Vale Main Canal built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Vly RD C6 over Vale Main Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Little Vly RD C6 over Vale Main Canal carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Little Vly RD C6 over Vale Main Canal?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Little Vly RD C6 over Vale Main Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.