US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 6) FR RD over Five Points Crk

FairPosted for load

Union County, Oregon · 0.6 MI W JCT Ore 244 · Structure no. 00718 006F25345

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 6) FR RD over Five Points Crk is a steel truss - thru carrying I-84 (hwy 6) FR RD over Five Points Crk 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 6) FR RD
CrossesFive Points Crk
Location0.6 MI W JCT Ore 244
RouteInterstate 84
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34714, -118.22291
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2030
Trucks37%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 6) FR RD over Five Points Crk built?

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

What condition is I-84 (hwy 6) FR RD over Five Points Crk 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 6) FR RD over Five Points Crk carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 6) FR RD over Five Points Crk?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 6) FR RD over Five Points Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.