US Bridges

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Brandy Creek

Fair

Morrow County, Oregon · 070 MI SE Gilliam CO Line · Structure no. 00670A052 01539

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Brandy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 74 (hwy 052) over Brandy Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 74 (hwy 052)
CrossesBrandy Creek
Location070 MI SE Gilliam CO Line
RouteState Highway 74
CountyMorrow County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6021, -119.9432
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 74 (hwy 052) over Brandy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Brandy Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 74 (hwy 052) over Brandy Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Brandy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Or 74 (hwy 052) over Brandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.