US Bridges

Mosier Creek Road over Mosier Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wasco County, Oregon · 0.3 MI S of Wilson RD · Structure no. 65C61 403 00248

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
244
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosier Creek Road over Mosier Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mosier Creek Road over Mosier 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 279 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMosier Creek Road
CrossesMosier Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Wilson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6489, -121.37772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2020)
Projected traffic279 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$160,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosier Creek Road over Mosier Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosier Creek Road over Mosier 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 Mosier Creek Road over Mosier Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mosier Creek Road over Mosier Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mosier Creek Road over Mosier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.