I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Willow Creek West
Gilliam County, Oregon · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Willow Creek West in Gilliam County, Oregon, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1966, making it 71 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,076 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 19 of the 35 inventoried bridges in Gilliam County rated fair (54.3%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (fair), but component ratings moved: superstructure 7 to 6.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 291 ft |
| Location | 011 Mi E Heppner Jct |
| NBI structure number | 07520A002 14860 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gilliam County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Blalock Canyon Rd | 1964 | 14,269 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over John Day River | 1963 | 14,253 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Arlington Viaduct | 1964 | 14,069 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Willow Creek EB | 1965 | 7,076 | Fair |
| Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek | 1964 | 1,331 | Good |
| Or 19 (hwy 005) over China Creek | 1995 | 991 | Good |
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