I-84 (hwy 002) over Helms Creek
Sherman County, Oregon · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-84 (hwy 002) over Helms Creek in Sherman County, Oregon, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 14,253 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 13 of the 48 inventoried bridges in Sherman County rated good (27.1%); 2 (4.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 027 Mi E Rufus |
| NBI structure number | 0P141 002 11257 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Sherman County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Deschutes River | 1964 | 16,485 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Spanish Hollow Creek | 1964 | 14,294 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Conn Rd | 1963 | 14,253 | Good |
| US 97 (hwy 042) over UPRR | 2014 | 9,754 | Good |
| US 97 (hwy 042) over I-84 (hwy 002) | 2014 | 9,754 | Good |
| I-84 (hwy 002) WB over UPRR | 1965 | 7,148 | Fair |
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