US Bridges

Preston Street over Wildhorse Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.1 MI W of HWY 11 · Structure no. 005001005100009

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preston Street over Wildhorse Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Preston Street over Wildhorse Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 541 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPreston Street
CrossesWildhorse Creek
Location0.1 MI W of HWY 11
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.7651, -118.56137
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2020)
Projected traffic641 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Preston Street over Wildhorse Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston Street over Wildhorse 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Preston Street over Wildhorse Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Preston Street over Wildhorse Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Preston Street over Wildhorse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.