US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Butter Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 009 MI W JCT Ore 207 · Structure no. 05204A006 18195

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Butter Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Butter Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 7,230 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesI-84 (hwy 006) WB
CrossesButter Creek
Location009 MI W JCT Ore 207
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.78681, -119.34216
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,230 (2022)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Butter Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Butter 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Butter Creek carry?

About 7,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Butter Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Butter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.