Road over Boulder Creek (crane)
PoorClosed to trafficWasco County, Oregon · S-35 T-4S R-10E Wm · Structure no. 060601000001473
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Boulder Creek (crane) is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Boulder Creek (crane) in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Boulder Creek (crane) built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Boulder Creek (crane) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Road over Boulder Creek (crane) carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road over Boulder Creek (crane)?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Boulder Creek (crane)?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.