US Bridges

HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 3.6 Mi. E. Jct. Ore 37 · Structure no. 04780A334 00355

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesHWY 334
CrossesM Fork Cold Springs Crk
Location3.6 Mi. E. Jct. Ore 37
RouteState Highway 334
StateOregon
Coordinates45.80561, -118.75508
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 334 over M Fork Cold Springs Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.