US Bridges

BIA900/BINGHAM RD over Meacham Creek

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 45.70 North 118.35 West · Structure no. 00000000000P730

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
265
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA900/BINGHAM RD over Meacham Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying BIA900/BINGHAM RD over Meacham Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBIA900/BINGHAM RD
CrossesMeacham Creek
Location45.70 North 118.35 West
RouteFederal Lands Road 900
StateOregon
Coordinates45.70245, -118.35522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was BIA900/BINGHAM RD over Meacham Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA900/BINGHAM RD over Meacham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does BIA900/BINGHAM RD over Meacham Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is BIA900/BINGHAM RD over Meacham Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns BIA900/BINGHAM RD over Meacham Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.