Jefferson C-554 over Mitchell Canal
GoodPosted for loadMalheur County, Oregon · 001 MI N JCT Ivanhoe Ave · Structure no. 45C209055400557
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 54
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson C-554 over Mitchell Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Jefferson C-554 over Mitchell 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 64 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson C-554 over Mitchell Canal built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jefferson C-554 over Mitchell Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson C-554 over Mitchell Canal carry?
About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson C-554 over Mitchell Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson C-554 over Mitchell Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.