Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch
PoorPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 1.1 MI N of HWY 320 · Structure no. 59C326134300045
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.