US Bridges

US 730 (hwy 2) over Cold Springs Junction

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 9.8 MI W Washington ST LN · Structure no. 01637A002 19346

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,403
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 730 (hwy 2) over Cold Springs Junction is a concrete channel beam carrying US 730 (hwy 2) over Cold Springs Junction in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,403 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 730 (hwy 2)
CrossesCold Springs Junction
Location9.8 MI W Washington ST LN
RouteU.S. Route 730
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.91541, -119.13477
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,403 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$348,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 730 (hwy 2) over Cold Springs Junction built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 730 (hwy 2) over Cold Springs Junction 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 Cold Springs Junction carry?

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

How long is US 730 (hwy 2) over Cold Springs Junction?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 730 (hwy 2) over Cold Springs Junction?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.