US Bridges

Fifteen Mile RD over Fifteenmile Creek

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · Brookhouse · Structure no. 65C04 000 00291

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifteen Mile RD over Fifteenmile Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Fifteen Mile RD over Fifteenmile Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2025. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFifteen Mile RD
CrossesFifteenmile Creek
LocationBrookhouse
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.59601, -120.94587
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2020)
Projected traffic153 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Fifteen Mile RD over Fifteenmile Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifteen Mile RD 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 Fifteen Mile RD over Fifteenmile Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fifteen Mile RD over Fifteenmile Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fifteen Mile RD over Fifteenmile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.