US Bridges

County RD 1105 over Mitchell Canal

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 001 MI So JCT FAS B487 · Structure no. 45C204110500079

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
157
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1105 over Mitchell Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County RD 1105 over Mitchell Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1105
CrossesMitchell Canal
Location001 MI So JCT FAS B487
RouteCounty Highway C1105
StateOregon
Coordinates43.78329, -117.1552
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2020)
Projected traffic182 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 County RD 1105 over Mitchell Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1105 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 County RD 1105 over Mitchell Canal carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1105 over Mitchell Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1105 over Mitchell Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.