US Bridges

Rothrock Road over Wildhorse Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.2 MI N of HWY 11 · Structure no. 18134 00059C363

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rothrock Road over Wildhorse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rothrock Road over Wildhorse Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 237 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRothrock Road
CrossesWildhorse Creek
Location0.2 MI N of HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.74109, -118.6021
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2020)
Projected traffic275 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rothrock Road over Wildhorse Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rothrock Road over Wildhorse 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rothrock Road over Wildhorse Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rothrock Road over Wildhorse Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rothrock Road over Wildhorse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.