US Bridges

Schroeder Road over Mckay Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.4 MI SW of HWY 395 · Structure no. 59C054131100041

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schroeder Road over Mckay Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Schroeder Road over Mckay Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 308 by 2025. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSchroeder Road
CrossesMckay Creek
Location0.4 MI SW of HWY 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.61729, -118.80806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2020)
Projected traffic308 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schroeder Road over Mckay Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schroeder Road over Mckay 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 Schroeder Road over Mckay Creek carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schroeder Road over Mckay Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Schroeder Road over Mckay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.