US Bridges

Enterprise B488 over Owyhee Canal

GoodPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 004 W Inter Succor CR Hy · Structure no. 45C215066200352

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
769
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise B488 over Owyhee Canal is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Enterprise B488 over Owyhee Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 769 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 884 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEnterprise B488
CrossesOwyhee Canal
Location004 W Inter Succor CR Hy
RouteCounty Highway 0B488
StateOregon
Coordinates43.8527, -117.04284
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 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 width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic769 (2020)
Projected traffic884 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 Enterprise B488 over Owyhee Canal built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise B488 over Owyhee 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 Enterprise B488 over Owyhee Canal carry?

About 769 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise B488 over Owyhee Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Enterprise B488 over Owyhee Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.