US Bridges

Stage Gulch Road over Furnish Ditch

FairPosted for load

Umatilla County, Oregon · 1.7 MI E of HWY 395 · Structure no. 59C208118600121

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stage Gulch Road over Furnish Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stage Gulch Road over Furnish Ditch in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 105 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStage Gulch Road
CrossesFurnish Ditch
Location1.7 MI E of HWY 395
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.77719, -119.18158
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 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 rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2020)
Projected traffic141 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Stage Gulch Road over Furnish Ditch built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Stage Gulch Road over Furnish Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Stage Gulch Road over Furnish Ditch carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Stage Gulch Road over Furnish Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Stage Gulch Road over Furnish Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.