US Bridges

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Vinson Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 6.5 Mi. W. Nye Jct. · Structure no. 04745 052 07668

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 74 (hwy 052) over Vinson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 74 (hwy 052) over Vinson Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 77 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 74 (hwy 052)
CrossesVinson Creek
Location6.5 Mi. W. Nye Jct.
RouteState Highway 74
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.46742, -119.0945
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 74 (hwy 052) over Vinson Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Vinson 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 Or 74 (hwy 052) over Vinson Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Or 74 (hwy 052) over Vinson Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 74 (hwy 052) over Vinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.