US Bridges

North Cayuse Road over Umatilla River

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.1 MI N of Cayuse Road · Structure no. 59C350092500689

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Cayuse Road over Umatilla River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Cayuse Road over Umatilla River 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.

It carries about 506 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 556 by 2025. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesNorth Cayuse Road
CrossesUmatilla River
Location0.1 MI N of Cayuse Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.67563, -118.55588
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2020)
Projected traffic556 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 North Cayuse Road over Umatilla River built?

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

What condition is North Cayuse Road over Umatilla River 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Cayuse Road over Umatilla River carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Cayuse Road over Umatilla River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Cayuse Road over Umatilla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.