US Bridges

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Willow Creek

Fair

Morrow County, Oregon · 0.1 Mi. E. JCT or 206/207 · Structure no. 00778A052 04599

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
927
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 74 (hwy 052) over Willow Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 104 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 5 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 74 (hwy 052)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. JCT or 206/207
RouteState Highway 74
CountyMorrow County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.35343, -119.5516
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2022)
Projected traffic980 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 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 Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Willow 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 September 2024.

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

About 927 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.