US Bridges

Brenner Canyon RD over Rhea Creek

Good

Morrow County, Oregon · 7.5 MI South of Ione · Structure no. 20073 058100000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brenner Canyon RD over Rhea Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Brenner Canyon RD over Rhea Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBrenner Canyon RD
CrossesRhea Creek
Location7.5 MI South of Ione
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.41623, -119.79485
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brenner Canyon RD over Rhea Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brenner Canyon RD over Rhea 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Brenner Canyon RD over Rhea Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Brenner Canyon RD over Rhea Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brenner Canyon RD over Rhea Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.