US Bridges

Canal Access Road over N Branch Furnish Canal

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · Canal Sta 124+25.37 · Structure no. 17PIIE008

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Reclamation

About this bridge

Canal Access Road over N Branch Furnish Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Canal Access Road over N Branch Furnish Canal in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal Access Road
CrossesN Branch Furnish Canal
LocationCanal Sta 124+25.37
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.82119, -119.16083
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Reclamation
Maintained byBureau of Reclamation
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 Canal Access Road over N Branch Furnish Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal Access Road over N Branch Furnish 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Canal Access Road over N Branch Furnish Canal carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Canal Access Road over N Branch Furnish Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Canal Access Road over N Branch Furnish Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Reclamation.