US Bridges

Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 15.5 Mi. S. Jct. US395 · Structure no. 17157 036 01550

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesOr 37 (hwy 036)
CrossesMid Fk Cold Springs Crk
Location15.5 Mi. S. Jct. US395
RouteState Highway 37
StateOregon
Coordinates45.85158, -118.90021
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length89 ft (27 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk?

The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Or 37 (hwy 036) over Mid Fk Cold Springs Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.