US Bridges

Ellis Lane over North Powder River

Good

Union County, Oregon · 0.5 MI S Powder River LN · Structure no. 22075 103 00448

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
334
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Lane over North Powder River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ellis Lane over North Powder River in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 334 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 394 by 2025. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEllis Lane
CrossesNorth Powder River
Location0.5 MI S Powder River LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.99447, -117.99307
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic334 (2020)
Projected traffic394 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ellis Lane over North Powder River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ellis Lane over North Powder 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ellis Lane over North Powder River carry?

About 334 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Lane over North Powder River?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Lane over North Powder River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.