US Bridges

HWY 41 FR RD over Access RD Br Rt

Good

Wheeler County, Oregon · 085 MI W Mitchell · Structure no. 07507A041F05749

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
982
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 41 FR RD over Access RD Br Rt is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 41 FR RD over Access RD Br Rt in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 982 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

CarriesHWY 41 FR RD
CrossesAccess RD Br Rt
Location085 MI W Mitchell
RouteState Highway 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5672, -120.2964
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic982 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed27.3 mi (44 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 41 FR RD over Access RD Br Rt built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 41 FR RD over Access RD Br Rt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 41 FR RD over Access RD Br Rt carry?

About 982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is HWY 41 FR RD over Access RD Br Rt?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 41 FR RD over Access RD Br Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.