US Bridges

Road over White River

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · S-19 T-4S R-10E Wm · Structure no. 060602000001476

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over White River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over White River in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesWhite River
LocationS-19 T-4S R-10E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 43000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2133, -121.6047
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length105 ft (32.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over White River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over White River 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 Road over White River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Road over White River?

The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Road over White River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.