US Bridges

SE Umatilla ST over B-55 over Johnson Creek

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · SE Umatilla ST at SE 25th · Structure no. 25B55 000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,389
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Umatilla ST over B-55 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SE Umatilla ST over B-55 over Johnson Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 86 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 1,389 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSE Umatilla ST
CrossesB-55 over Johnson Creek
LocationSE Umatilla ST at SE 25th
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46289, -122.63932
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,389 (2020)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE Umatilla ST over B-55 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SE Umatilla ST over B-55 over Johnson Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SE Umatilla ST over B-55 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 1,389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SE Umatilla ST over B-55 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SE Umatilla ST over B-55 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.