US Bridges

Harris Road over Dry Creek

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.7 MI W of Ringer Road · Structure no. 18942 069700145

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harris Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Harris Road over Dry Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2025. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHarris Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.7 MI W of Ringer Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.96209, -118.50655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2020)
Projected traffic188 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Harris Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harris Road over Dry 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harris Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harris Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Harris Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.