US Bridges

Owyhee C-1036 over Mitchell Canal

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 047 W Owyhee JCT · Structure no. 45C205103600145

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
171
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owyhee C-1036 over Mitchell Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Owyhee C-1036 over Mitchell Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 73 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 196 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOwyhee C-1036
CrossesMitchell Canal
Location047 W Owyhee JCT
RouteCounty Highway C1036
StateOregon
Coordinates43.79483, -117.14587
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2020)
Projected traffic196 by 2025
Trucks20%
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 Owyhee C-1036 over Mitchell Canal built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Owyhee C-1036 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 Owyhee C-1036 over Mitchell Canal carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Owyhee C-1036 over Mitchell Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Owyhee C-1036 over Mitchell Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.