Fairgrounds Road over Badger Creek
PoorWasco County, Oregon · 2.0 MI W of HWY 197 · Structure no. 65C50 213 00262
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 109
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairgrounds Road over Badger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairgrounds Road over Badger Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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.
It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairgrounds Road over Badger Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairgrounds Road over Badger 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 Fairgrounds Road over Badger Creek carry?
About 109 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fairgrounds Road over Badger Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fairgrounds Road over Badger Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.