US Bridges

Fifteen Mile Road over Fifteenmile CR

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · Petersburg · Structure no. 15456A412 00044

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifteen Mile Road over Fifteenmile CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fifteen Mile Road over Fifteenmile CR in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 291 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2025. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFifteen Mile Road
CrossesFifteenmile CR
LocationPetersburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.61017, -121.07791
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2020)
Projected traffic336 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fifteen Mile Road over Fifteenmile CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifteen Mile Road over Fifteenmile CR 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 Fifteen Mile Road over Fifteenmile CR carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fifteen Mile Road over Fifteenmile CR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Fifteen Mile Road over Fifteenmile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.