Fargher Road over Dry Creek
FairWasco County, Oregon · 2.4 MI S of Long Hollow R · Structure no. 65C69 011300286
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fargher Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fargher Road over Dry Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 85 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 33 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Fargher Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Fargher Road over Dry 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 Fargher Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fargher Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Fargher Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.