US Bridges

W 9th Street over Mill Creek

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · City of the Dalles · Structure no. 00463 365 00103

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,138
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 9th Street over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 9th Street over Mill Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,138 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,448 by 2025. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesW 9th Street
CrossesMill Creek
LocationCity of the Dalles
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60371, -121.20062
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,138 (2020)
Projected traffic2,448 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W 9th Street over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 9th Street over Mill Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W 9th Street over Mill Creek carry?

About 2,138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W 9th Street over Mill Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns W 9th Street over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.