US Bridges

Kings Corner Road over M Fk Cold Springs Canyon

FairPosted for load

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.01 N of HWY 334 · Structure no. 59C155087500001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Corner Road over M Fk Cold Springs Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kings Corner Road over M Fk Cold Springs Canyon in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 68 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2025. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Corner Road
CrossesM Fk Cold Springs Canyon
Location0.01 N of HWY 334
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.81799, -118.81861
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2025
Trucks20%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kings Corner Road over M Fk Cold Springs Canyon built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Kings Corner Road over M Fk Cold Springs 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 Kings Corner Road over M Fk Cold Springs Canyon carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Kings Corner Road over M Fk Cold Springs Canyon?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Corner Road over M Fk Cold Springs Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.