W 6th Street over Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadWasco County, Oregon · City of the Dalles · Structure no. 00464 000000059
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 127 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,627
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 6th Street over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W 6th Street over Mill Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15,627 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,842 by 2025. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 6th Street over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is W 6th Street over Mill 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 W 6th Street over Mill Creek carry?
About 15,627 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is W 6th Street over Mill Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns W 6th Street over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.