Taylor Grade over Fifteenmile Creek
FairWasco County, Oregon · At South Valley Road · Structure no. 65C38 159 00421
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor Grade over Fifteenmile Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Taylor Grade over Fifteenmile Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Taylor Grade over Fifteenmile Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor Grade 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 Taylor Grade over Fifteenmile Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Taylor Grade over Fifteenmile Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor Grade over Fifteenmile Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.