US Bridges

Or 37 (hwy 036) over Cold Springs Creek

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 6.7 Mi. S. Jct. US395/730 · Structure no. 00694A036 00673

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 37 (hwy 036) over Cold Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 37 (hwy 036) over Cold Springs Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOr 37 (hwy 036)
CrossesCold Springs Creek
Location6.7 Mi. S. Jct. US395/730
RouteState Highway 37
StateOregon
Coordinates45.8804, -119.0406
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 37 (hwy 036) over Cold Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 37 (hwy 036) over Cold Springs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Or 37 (hwy 036) over Cold Springs Creek carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Or 37 (hwy 036) over Cold Springs Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 37 (hwy 036) over Cold Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.