US Bridges

Wolf Creek Road over I-84 (hwy 006)

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 2.6 MI NW Baker CO Line · Structure no. 09755 006C28364

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Creek Road over I-84 (hwy 006) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Creek Road over I-84 (hwy 006) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2030. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Creek Road
CrossesI-84 (hwy 006)
Location2.6 MI NW Baker CO Line
RouteInterstate 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.05341, -117.93994
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2022)
Projected traffic388 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Creek Road over I-84 (hwy 006) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Creek Road over I-84 (hwy 006) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wolf Creek Road over I-84 (hwy 006) carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Wolf Creek Road over I-84 (hwy 006)?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Creek Road over I-84 (hwy 006)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.