US Bridges

Owyhee River C1025 over Owyhee River (rome)

PoorPosted for load

Malheur County, Oregon · 021 M NW Rome · Structure no. 45C611102500020

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owyhee River C1025 over Owyhee River (rome) is a steel truss - thru carrying Owyhee River C1025 over Owyhee River (rome) in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 119 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2025. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesOwyhee River C1025
CrossesOwyhee River (rome)
Location021 M NW Rome
RouteCounty Highway C1025
StateOregon
Coordinates42.86598, -117.64877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owyhee River C1025 over Owyhee River (rome) built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Owyhee River C1025 over Owyhee River (rome) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Owyhee River C1025 over Owyhee River (rome) carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Owyhee River C1025 over Owyhee River (rome)?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Owyhee River C1025 over Owyhee River (rome)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.