US Bridges

NW Cedar Street over Birch Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.01 MI N of HWY 395 · Structure no. 59C017138600001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Cedar Street over Birch Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW Cedar Street over Birch Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,420 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesNW Cedar Street
CrossesBirch Creek
Location0.01 MI N of HWY 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.48426, -118.83555
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2020)
Projected traffic1,420 by 2025
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NW Cedar Street over Birch Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Cedar Street over 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 2024.

How much traffic does NW Cedar Street over Birch Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is NW Cedar Street over Birch Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns NW Cedar Street over Birch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.