US Bridges

S Fk Cold Sprgs RD over S Fk Cold Springs Canyon

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 7.5 MI NW of HWY 37 · Structure no. 18078 085001957

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Fk Cold Sprgs RD over S Fk Cold Springs Canyon is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S Fk Cold Sprgs RD over S Fk Cold Springs Canyon 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesS Fk Cold Sprgs RD
CrossesS Fk Cold Springs Canyon
Location7.5 MI NW of HWY 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.83196, -118.92635
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2020)
Projected traffic293 by 2025
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S Fk Cold Sprgs RD over S Fk Cold Springs Canyon built?

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

What condition is S Fk Cold Sprgs RD over S Fk Cold Springs Canyon 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does S Fk Cold Sprgs RD over S Fk Cold Springs Canyon carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S Fk Cold Sprgs RD over S Fk Cold Springs Canyon?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns S Fk Cold Sprgs RD over S Fk Cold Springs Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.