US Bridges

Grand C-562 over Owyhee Canal

FairPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 002MI W JCT Succor CR HWY · Structure no. 45C214056200553

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand C-562 over Owyhee Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand C-562 over Owyhee Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 64 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGrand C-562
CrossesOwyhee Canal
Location002MI W JCT Succor CR HWY
RouteCounty Highway C0562
StateOregon
Coordinates43.83808, -117.03757
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2020)
Projected traffic544 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Grand C-562 over Owyhee Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Grand C-562 over Owyhee 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 Grand C-562 over Owyhee Canal carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grand C-562 over Owyhee Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grand C-562 over Owyhee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.