US Bridges

Bissinger Road over S Fork Cold Sprg Canyon

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 3.5 N of Despain Gulch RD · Structure no. 23095 000 00347

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bissinger Road over S Fork Cold Sprg Canyon is a steel culvert carrying Bissinger Road over S Fork Cold Sprg Canyon in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 78 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBissinger Road
CrossesS Fork Cold Sprg Canyon
Location3.5 N of Despain Gulch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.83804, -118.94458
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2020)
Projected traffic83 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 Bissinger Road over S Fork Cold Sprg Canyon built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bissinger Road over S Fork Cold Sprg Canyon 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bissinger Road over S Fork Cold Sprg Canyon carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bissinger Road over S Fork Cold Sprg Canyon?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns Bissinger Road over S Fork Cold Sprg Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.