Fax Road over Fifteenmile Creek
FairWasco County, Oregon · 1.0 MI S. of Ward Rd. · Structure no. 15711A114 00000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fax Road over Fifteenmile Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fax Road over Fifteenmile Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fax Road over Fifteenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fax Road over Fifteenmile 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 Fax Road over Fifteenmile Creek carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Fax Road over Fifteenmile Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Fax Road over Fifteenmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.