US Bridges

Powerline RD over W Ext. Irrigation Canal

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.6 MI SE of HWY 730 · Structure no. 59C270122500064

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,565
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powerline RD over W Ext. Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Powerline RD over W Ext. Irrigation Canal in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,565 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,977 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPowerline RD
CrossesW Ext. Irrigation Canal
Location0.6 MI SE of HWY 730
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.90958, -119.34387
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,565 (2020)
Projected traffic2,977 by 2025
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Powerline RD over W Ext. Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powerline RD over W Ext. Irrigation 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Powerline RD over W Ext. Irrigation Canal carry?

About 2,565 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Powerline RD over W Ext. Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Powerline RD over W Ext. Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.