US Bridges

Or 216 (hwy 044) over Wapinitia Creek

FairPosted for load

Wasco County, Oregon · 094 MI W HWY No 4 JCT · Structure no. 04936A044 01679

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 216 (hwy 044) over Wapinitia Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 216 (hwy 044) over Wapinitia Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 460 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 216 (hwy 044)
CrossesWapinitia Creek
Location094 MI W HWY No 4 JCT
RouteState Highway 216
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.11447, -121.29254
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2022)
Projected traffic490 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 216 (hwy 044) over Wapinitia Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 216 (hwy 044) over Wapinitia 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 216 (hwy 044) over Wapinitia Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Or 216 (hwy 044) over Wapinitia Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 216 (hwy 044) over Wapinitia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.