US Bridges

Steen Road over Dry Creek

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 1.1 MI N of HWY 11 · Structure no. 20256 064300107

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steen Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Steen Road over Dry 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSteen Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.1 MI N of HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.86676, -118.40399
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2020)
Projected traffic376 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Steen Road over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is Steen 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 Steen Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Steen Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Steen Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.