Emert Road over Hunt Ditch
PoorUmatilla County, Oregon · 2.9 MI E of HWY 207 · Structure no. 20849 133800300
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emert Road over Hunt Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emert Road over Hunt Ditch 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2025. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emert Road over Hunt Ditch built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emert Road over Hunt Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Emert Road over Hunt Ditch carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Emert Road over Hunt Ditch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Emert Road over Hunt Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.