US Bridges

East Loop Road over US Feed Canal

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.6 MI W of S Edwards RD · Structure no. 59C238120800215

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
899
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Loop Road over US Feed Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East Loop Road over US Feed Canal in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 899 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,004 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Loop Road
CrossesUS Feed Canal
Location0.6 MI W of S Edwards RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.84487, -119.21836
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic899 (2020)
Projected traffic1,004 by 2025
Trucks30%
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 East Loop Road over US Feed Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Loop Road over US Feed 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Loop Road over US Feed Canal carry?

About 899 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is East Loop Road over US Feed Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East Loop Road over US Feed Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.