US Bridges

East Main Street over Bridge Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · In City of Mitchell · Structure no. 069C05000006641

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main Street over Bridge Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying East Main Street over Bridge Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2025. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesEast Main Street
CrossesBridge Creek
LocationIn City of Mitchell
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.56686, -120.15048
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2020)
Projected traffic599 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$593,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main Street over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main Street over Bridge 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does East Main Street over Bridge Creek carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Main Street over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Main Street over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.