US Bridges

US 730 (hwy 002) over Juniper Canyon Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 4.3MI W Wash State LN · Structure no. 01630A002 19903

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 730 (hwy 002) over Juniper Canyon Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 730 (hwy 002) over Juniper Canyon Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 3,403 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 730 (hwy 002)
CrossesJuniper Canyon Creek
Location4.3MI W Wash State LN
RouteU.S. Route 730
StateOregon
Coordinates45.9581, -119.0371
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,403 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 730 (hwy 002) over Juniper Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 730 (hwy 002) over Juniper Canyon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 730 (hwy 002) over Juniper Canyon Creek carry?

About 3,403 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is US 730 (hwy 002) over Juniper Canyon Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 730 (hwy 002) over Juniper Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.