Elder Street over Hinton Creek
FairPosted for loadMorrow County, Oregon · City of Heppner · Structure no. 49B07 000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elder Street over Hinton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elder Street over Hinton Creek in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elder Street over Hinton Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Elder Street over Hinton 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Elder Street over Hinton Creek carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elder Street over Hinton Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Elder Street over Hinton Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.