US Bridges

Mt Emily Road over HWY 6 (kamela I/C)

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 002 MI West Union CO Line · Structure no. 08044 006C24382

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Emily Road over HWY 6 (kamela I/C) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Emily Road over HWY 6 (kamela I/C) in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 87 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 437 by 2030. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Emily Road
CrossesHWY 6 (kamela I/C)
Location002 MI West Union CO Line
RouteInterstate 84
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.43105, -118.36039
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2022)
Projected traffic437 by 2030
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Emily Road over HWY 6 (kamela I/C) built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Emily Road over HWY 6 (kamela I/C) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Emily Road over HWY 6 (kamela I/C) carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Mt Emily Road over HWY 6 (kamela I/C)?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Emily Road over HWY 6 (kamela I/C)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.