US Bridges

S. Edwards Road over A Line Canal

FairPosted for load

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.8 MI N of East Loop RD · Structure no. 59C224120100050

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,395
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Edwards Road over A Line Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Edwards Road over A Line Canal in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,395 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,915 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Edwards Road
CrossesA Line Canal
Location0.8 MI N of East Loop RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.85677, -119.20472
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,395 (2020)
Projected traffic2,915 by 2025
Trucks15%
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 S. Edwards Road over A Line Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Edwards Road over A Line Canal 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 S. Edwards Road over A Line Canal carry?

About 2,395 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is S. Edwards Road over A Line Canal?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Edwards Road over A Line Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.