Birch Creek Road over Umatilla River
FairPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.4 MI S of Rieth Road · Structure no. 59C069130100041
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 245 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 281
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Creek Road over Umatilla River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Birch Creek Road over Umatilla River in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2025. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Creek Road over Umatilla River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Creek Road over Umatilla River 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 Birch Creek Road over Umatilla River carry?
About 281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Birch Creek Road over Umatilla River?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Creek Road over Umatilla River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.