US Bridges

SW 2nd Street over West Birch Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.05 MI W of HWY 395 · Structure no. 18835 000000004

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
199
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 2nd Street over West Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SW 2nd Street over West Birch Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 234 by 2025. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSW 2nd Street
CrossesWest Birch Creek
Location0.05 MI W of HWY 395
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.48189, -118.83682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2020)
Projected traffic234 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SW 2nd Street over West Birch Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 2nd Street over West Birch Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does SW 2nd Street over West Birch Creek carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SW 2nd Street over West Birch Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SW 2nd Street over West Birch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.