US Bridges

Hermiston-Hinkle over A Line Canal

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 1.2 MI N of Feedville RD · Structure no. 59C279127500087

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,921
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermiston-Hinkle over A Line Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hermiston-Hinkle over A Line Canal in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,921 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,556 by 2025. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHermiston-Hinkle
CrossesA Line Canal
Location1.2 MI N of Feedville RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.82245, -119.29033
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,921 (2020)
Projected traffic3,556 by 2025
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hermiston-Hinkle over A Line Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Hermiston-Hinkle over A Line 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 Hermiston-Hinkle over A Line Canal carry?

About 2,921 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Hermiston-Hinkle over A Line Canal?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hermiston-Hinkle over A Line Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.