US Bridges

US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel)

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 5.7 MI W Washington ST LN · Structure no. 07369 002 19762

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,403
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel) is a concrete slab carrying US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel) 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 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 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 730 (hwy 2)
CrossesUPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel)
Location5.7 MI W Washington ST LN
RouteU.S. Route 730
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.94874, -119.06264
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel) built?

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

What condition is US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel) 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 UPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel) carry?

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

How long is US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel)?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 730 (hwy 2) over UPRR (juniper Pt Tunnel)?

It is owned by the Railroad.