Yellow Jacket Road over West Birch Creek
FairPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 3.6 MI S of HWY 395 · Structure no. 59C065140500361
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yellow Jacket Road over West Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Jacket Road over West Birch Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 146 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2025. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yellow Jacket Road over West Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yellow Jacket Road over West 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 Yellow Jacket Road over West Birch Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Yellow Jacket Road over West Birch Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Yellow Jacket Road over West Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.