US Bridges

US 730 (hwy 2) over Usrs Canal

Fair

Morrow County, Oregon · 9.8 MI W Umatilla CO Line · Structure no. 08885 002 16886

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,085
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 730 (hwy 2) over Usrs Canal is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 730 (hwy 2) over Usrs Canal 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 125 ft (38.1 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 2)
CrossesUsrs Canal
Location9.8 MI W Umatilla CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 730
CountyMorrow County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.84125, -119.60948
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 730 (hwy 2) over Usrs Canal built?

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

What condition is US 730 (hwy 2) over Usrs Canal 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 2) over Usrs Canal carry?

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

How long is US 730 (hwy 2) over Usrs Canal?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 730 (hwy 2) over Usrs Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.