US Bridges

Overstreet B486 over Owyhee Canal

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 002 E Inter Owyheelake RD · Structure no. 45C202083900025

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
478
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Overstreet B486 over Owyhee Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Overstreet B486 over Owyhee Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 568 by 2025. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOverstreet B486
CrossesOwyhee Canal
Location002 E Inter Owyheelake RD
RouteCounty Highway 0B486
StateOregon
Coordinates43.7555, -117.154
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2020)
Projected traffic568 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Overstreet B486 over Owyhee Canal built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Overstreet B486 over Owyhee 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 Overstreet B486 over Owyhee Canal carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Overstreet B486 over Owyhee Canal?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Overstreet B486 over Owyhee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.