US Bridges

Tutuilla Cr. Road over Patawa Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.9 MI E of HWY 395 · Structure no. 59C053345500089

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,480
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tutuilla Cr. Road over Patawa Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tutuilla Cr. Road over Patawa Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,398 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesTutuilla Cr. Road
CrossesPatawa Creek
Location0.9 MI E of HWY 395
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.65414, -118.79375
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,480 (2020)
Projected traffic6,398 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Tutuilla Cr. Road over Patawa Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tutuilla Cr. Road over Patawa 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 Tutuilla Cr. Road over Patawa Creek carry?

About 4,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tutuilla Cr. Road over Patawa Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Tutuilla Cr. Road over Patawa Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.