US Bridges

Viewpoint Road over Fifteen Mile Creek

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 0.5 Mi. E. of Old HWY · Structure no. 003080000000000

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Viewpoint Road over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Viewpoint Road over Fifteen Mile Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2030. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesViewpoint Road
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Old HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6116, -121.12238
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2010)
Projected traffic81 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Viewpoint Road over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is Viewpoint Road over Fifteen Mile Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Viewpoint Road over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Viewpoint Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Viewpoint Road over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.