US Bridges

Bridge Road over HWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 7.55 Mi. S. Wash State LN · Structure no. 16448 070 00767

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over HWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over HWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2030. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBridge Road
CrossesHWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal
Location7.55 Mi. S. Wash State LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.83675, -119.38082
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2010)
Projected traffic112 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road over HWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal built?

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

What condition is Bridge Road over HWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal 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 Bridge Road over HWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Road over HWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over HWY 70 MP 7.63 & Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.