US Bridges

N. Sherman Street over Stage Gulch Ditch

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.25 MI W of HWY 395 · Structure no. 18033 3210 0023

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Sherman Street over Stage Gulch Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying N. Sherman Street over Stage Gulch Ditch in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 359 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2025. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesN. Sherman Street
CrossesStage Gulch Ditch
Location0.25 MI W of HWY 395
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.78224, -119.22282
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2020)
Projected traffic429 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N. Sherman Street over Stage Gulch Ditch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Sherman Street over Stage Gulch Ditch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does N. Sherman Street over Stage Gulch Ditch carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N. Sherman Street over Stage Gulch Ditch?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns N. Sherman Street over Stage Gulch Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.