US Bridges

Bingham Road over Meacham Creek

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 5.35 MI E Thorn Hollow RD · Structure no. 20390 090002075

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
416
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bingham Road over Meacham Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Bingham Road over Meacham Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 501 by 2025. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBingham Road
CrossesMeacham Creek
Location5.35 MI E Thorn Hollow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.70245, -118.35523
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2020)
Projected traffic501 by 2025
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bingham Road over Meacham Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bingham Road over Meacham Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bingham Road over Meacham Creek carry?

About 416 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bingham Road over Meacham Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bingham Road over Meacham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.