Viewcrest C-1044 over Mitchell Canal
FairPosted for loadMalheur County, Oregon · 001 W Inter FAS B485 · Structure no. 45C203104400012
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 136
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Viewcrest C-1044 over Mitchell Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Viewcrest C-1044 over Mitchell Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Viewcrest C-1044 over Mitchell Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Viewcrest C-1044 over Mitchell 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 Viewcrest C-1044 over Mitchell Canal carry?
About 136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Viewcrest C-1044 over Mitchell Canal?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Viewcrest C-1044 over Mitchell Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.