Steele Road over Threemile Creek
PoorPosted for loadWasco County, Oregon · 0.5 MI E of Threemile RD · Structure no. 65C37 156 00059
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 598
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Steele Road over Threemile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steele Road over Threemile Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 598 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Steele Road over Threemile Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Steele Road over Threemile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Steele Road over Threemile Creek carry?
About 598 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Steele Road over Threemile Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Steele Road over Threemile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.