US Bridges

US 395 (hwy 028) over West Fork Birch Creek

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 15.8 MI S JCT FAI-84 · Structure no. 00844A028 01744

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 395 (hwy 028) over West Fork Birch Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 395 (hwy 028) over West Fork Birch Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 103 years old, older 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

CarriesUS 395 (hwy 028)
CrossesWest Fork Birch Creek
Location15.8 MI S JCT FAI-84
RouteU.S. Route 395
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46775, -118.86113
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 395 (hwy 028) over West Fork Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 395 (hwy 028) over West Fork Birch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 395 (hwy 028) over West Fork Birch Creek carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is US 395 (hwy 028) over West Fork Birch Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 395 (hwy 028) over West Fork Birch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.