US Bridges

Norwood C-775 over Mitchell Canal

Fair

Malheur County, Oregon · 006 MI N JCT (owyhee Ave) · Structure no. 45C206077500193

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
196
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norwood C-775 over Mitchell Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Norwood C-775 over Mitchell Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorwood C-775
CrossesMitchell Canal
Location006 MI N JCT (owyhee Ave)
RouteCounty Highway C0775
StateOregon
Coordinates43.80262, -117.13535
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2020)
Projected traffic236 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Norwood C-775 over Mitchell Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Norwood C-775 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 Norwood C-775 over Mitchell Canal carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Norwood C-775 over Mitchell Canal?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Norwood C-775 over Mitchell Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.