US Bridges

Jordan Cr. RD over Jordan Cr.

FairPosted for load

Wasco County, Oregon · Over Jordan Creek · Structure no. 21272 000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Cr. RD over Jordan Cr. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Jordan Cr. RD over Jordan Cr. in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesJordan Cr. RD
CrossesJordan Cr.
LocationOver Jordan Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.30608, -121.26613
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2010)
Projected traffic23 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Cr. RD over Jordan Cr. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Cr. RD over Jordan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jordan Cr. RD over Jordan Cr. carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Jordan Cr. RD over Jordan Cr.?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Cr. RD over Jordan Cr.?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.