US Bridges

HWY 6 FR RD over Dry Creek (glover)

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 00.6 MI NW Glover Interch · Structure no. 00692 006F25137

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 6 FR RD over Dry Creek (glover) is a concrete frame carrying HWY 6 FR RD over Dry Creek (glover) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 6 FR RD
CrossesDry Creek (glover)
Location00.6 MI NW Glover Interch
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.37297, -118.31523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 6 FR RD over Dry Creek (glover) built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 6 FR RD over Dry Creek (glover) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 6 FR RD over Dry Creek (glover) carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is HWY 6 FR RD over Dry Creek (glover)?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 6 FR RD over Dry Creek (glover)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.