US Bridges

US 730 (hwy 002) over UPRR (clarke)

Fair

Morrow County, Oregon · 01.2 MI NE JCT FAI-84 · Structure no. 08884 002 16877

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,085
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 730 (hwy 002) over UPRR (clarke) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 730 (hwy 002) over UPRR (clarke) in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,085 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 730 (hwy 002)
CrossesUPRR (clarke)
Location01.2 MI NE JCT FAI-84
RouteU.S. Route 730
CountyMorrow County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.84048, -119.61099
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,085 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 730 (hwy 002) over UPRR (clarke) built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 730 (hwy 002) over UPRR (clarke) 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 US 730 (hwy 002) over UPRR (clarke) carry?

About 4,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 730 (hwy 002) over UPRR (clarke)?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 730 (hwy 002) over UPRR (clarke)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.