US Bridges

HWY 6 Frontage RD over Grande Ronde River

Good

Union County, Oregon · 3.4 MI NW Lagrande · Structure no. 08427 006F25675

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
256 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 6 Frontage RD over Grande Ronde River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY 6 Frontage RD over Grande Ronde River in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesHWY 6 Frontage RD
CrossesGrande Ronde River
Location3.4 MI NW Lagrande
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34735, -118.16681
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks44%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 6 Frontage RD over Grande Ronde River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 6 Frontage RD over Grande Ronde River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 6 Frontage RD over Grande Ronde River carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is HWY 6 Frontage RD over Grande Ronde River?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 6 Frontage RD over Grande Ronde River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.