US Bridges

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Lounsberry Creek

Good

Morrow County, Oregon · 17.0 MI W Umatilla CO LN · Structure no. 04485 052 05567

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Lounsberry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 74 (hwy 052) over Lounsberry Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

CarriesOr 74 (hwy 052)
CrossesLounsberry Creek
Location17.0 MI W Umatilla CO LN
RouteState Highway 74
StateOregon
Coordinates45.36522, -119.36592
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks41%
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 Lounsberry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.