Morgan RD over Owyhee Canal
FairMalheur County, Oregon · 100 South of Shop · Structure no. 45R21 097600000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 198
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morgan RD over Owyhee Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan RD over Owyhee Canal in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 198 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morgan RD over Owyhee Canal built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Morgan RD 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 Morgan RD over Owyhee Canal carry?
About 198 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Morgan RD over Owyhee Canal?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Morgan RD over Owyhee Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.