Hoeft Road over Birch Creek
FairUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.3 MI W of HWY 395 · Structure no. 59C074137400033
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hoeft Road over Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hoeft Road over Birch Creek 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 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hoeft Road over Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hoeft Road 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 Hoeft Road over Birch Creek carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Hoeft Road over Birch Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Hoeft Road over Birch Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.