US Bridges

Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 17.0 MI S JCT US 730/395 · Structure no. 04733A036 01775

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
193
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 193 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 37 (hwy 036)
CrossesMid Fk Cold Springs Crk
Location17.0 MI S JCT US 730/395
RouteState Highway 37
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.82762, -118.87069
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic193 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk carry?

About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.