US Bridges

I-82 (hwy 070) WB over Third Street

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.6 Mi. S. Columbia River · Structure no. 16437 070 00061

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,964
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-82 (hwy 070) WB over Third Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-82 (hwy 070) WB over Third Street 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 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 8,964 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2042. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesI-82 (hwy 070) WB
CrossesThird Street
Location0.6 Mi. S. Columbia River
RouteInterstate 82
StateOregon
Coordinates45.92347, -119.32407
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,964 (2022)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-82 (hwy 070) WB over Third Street built?

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

What condition is I-82 (hwy 070) WB over Third Street 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 I-82 (hwy 070) WB over Third Street carry?

About 8,964 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-82 (hwy 070) WB over Third Street?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-82 (hwy 070) WB over Third Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.