US Bridges

S. Edwards Road over Stage Gulch Ditch

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 1.8 MI S of Feedville RD · Structure no. 22215 120100564

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,159
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Edwards Road over Stage Gulch Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Edwards Road over Stage Gulch Ditch in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,269 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS. Edwards Road
CrossesStage Gulch Ditch
Location1.8 MI S of Feedville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.78211, -119.20524
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2020)
Projected traffic1,269 by 2025
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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. Edwards Road over Stage Gulch Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Edwards Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does S. Edwards Road over Stage Gulch Ditch carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is S. Edwards Road over Stage Gulch Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Edwards Road over Stage Gulch Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.