US Bridges

Reservation RD over Wapinitia Creek

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 0.05 MI South Wapinitia · Structure no. 08983 000 00551

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
198
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reservation RD over Wapinitia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Reservation RD over Wapinitia Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 198 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2025. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesReservation RD
CrossesWapinitia Creek
Location0.05 MI South Wapinitia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.11234, -121.25661
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic198 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Reservation RD over Wapinitia Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reservation RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Reservation RD over Wapinitia Creek carry?

About 198 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Reservation RD over Wapinitia Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Reservation RD over Wapinitia Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.