US Bridges

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Butter Creek

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 6.5 Mi. W. Nye Jct. · Structure no. 19123 052 07663

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Butter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 74 (hwy 052) over Butter Creek in Umatilla 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesOr 74 (hwy 052)
CrossesButter Creek
Location6.5 Mi. W. Nye Jct.
RouteState Highway 74
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46632, -119.09489
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 74 (hwy 052) over Butter Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Butter 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Or 74 (hwy 052) over Butter Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Butter Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 74 (hwy 052) over Butter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.