US Bridges

Tumalo Market RD over Deschutes River

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · .5 MI E Cline Falls HWY · Structure no. 03383AB75 00005

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,711
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tumalo Market RD over Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tumalo Market RD over Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 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 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2025. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTumalo Market RD
CrossesDeschutes River
Location.5 MI E Cline Falls HWY
RouteCounty Highway 3148
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.15073, -121.32944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,711 (2020)
Projected traffic4,271 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$812,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tumalo Market RD over Deschutes River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tumalo Market RD over Deschutes River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Tumalo Market RD over Deschutes River carry?

About 3,711 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tumalo Market RD over Deschutes River?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Tumalo Market RD over Deschutes River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.