US Bridges

Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · 10.4 MI W of HWY 195 · Structure no. 16195 183 00382

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2025. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUpper Fivemile RD
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location10.4 MI W of HWY 195
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49429, -121.27569
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek 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 Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.