US Bridges

Or 37 (hwy 036) over UPRR (cold Springs Hwy)

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 1.2 S JCT US RTE 395-730 · Structure no. 07368 036 00119

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
282 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
617
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 37 (hwy 036) over UPRR (cold Springs Hwy) is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 37 (hwy 036) over UPRR (cold Springs Hwy) 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 617 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesOr 37 (hwy 036)
CrossesUPRR (cold Springs Hwy)
Location1.2 S JCT US RTE 395-730
RouteState Highway 37
StateOregon
Coordinates45.9157, -119.12594
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic617 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 37 (hwy 036) over UPRR (cold Springs Hwy) built?

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

What condition is Or 37 (hwy 036) over UPRR (cold Springs Hwy) 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 UPRR (cold Springs Hwy) carry?

About 617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Or 37 (hwy 036) over UPRR (cold Springs Hwy)?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 37 (hwy 036) over UPRR (cold Springs Hwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.