US Bridges

N Juniper Cyn RD over N Fk Juniper Canyon

FairPosted for load

Umatilla County, Oregon · 7.0 NE of HWY 37 · Structure no. 59C153089400397

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Juniper Cyn RD over N Fk Juniper Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Juniper Cyn RD over N Fk Juniper Canyon in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesN Juniper Cyn RD
CrossesN Fk Juniper Canyon
Location7.0 NE of HWY 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.94927, -118.87699
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2020)
Projected traffic83 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Juniper Cyn RD over N Fk Juniper Canyon built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Juniper Cyn RD over N Fk Juniper Canyon 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 N Juniper Cyn RD over N Fk Juniper Canyon carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Juniper Cyn RD over N Fk Juniper Canyon?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns N Juniper Cyn RD over N Fk Juniper Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.