US Bridges

US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR

FairPosted for load

Umatilla County, Oregon · City of Umatilla · Structure no. 01628 002 18370

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,694
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 92 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 9,694 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 730 (hwy 2)
CrossesUPRR
LocationCity of Umatilla
RouteU.S. Route 730
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.91832, -119.32993
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,694 (2022)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR carry?

About 9,694 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.