US Bridges

Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · 7.5 MI W of HWY 195 · Structure no. 16207 183 00068

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesUpper Fivemile RD
CrossesFivemile Creek
Location7.5 MI W of HWY 195
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.51185, -121.22336
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic47 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$113,000
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 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Fivemile RD over Fivemile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.