US Bridges

North Loop Road over U.S. Feed Canal

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 1.3 MI SW of Feedville RD · Structure no. 59C193117500405

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
437
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Loop Road over U.S. Feed Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Loop Road over U.S. Feed Canal in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 74 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 437 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 457 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Loop Road
CrossesU.S. Feed Canal
Location1.3 MI SW of Feedville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.79902, -119.17076
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2020)
Projected traffic457 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 North Loop Road over U.S. Feed Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is North Loop Road over U.S. Feed Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does North Loop Road over U.S. Feed Canal carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Loop Road over U.S. Feed Canal?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North Loop Road over U.S. Feed Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.