Emerson Roberts RD over Fifteenmile Creek
PoorPosted for loadWasco County, Oregon · At Emerson · Structure no. 15702 005 00201
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emerson Roberts RD over Fifteenmile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Roberts RD over Fifteenmile Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2025. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emerson Roberts RD over Fifteenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emerson Roberts RD over Fifteenmile Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Emerson Roberts RD over Fifteenmile Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Emerson Roberts RD over Fifteenmile Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Emerson Roberts RD over Fifteenmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.