US Bridges

SE 15th Street over Walla Walla River

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.4 MI E of HWY 11 · Structure no. 59C425052500035

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,251
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 15th Street over Walla Walla River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SE 15th Street over Walla Walla River in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 2,251 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,551 by 2025. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSE 15th Street
CrossesWalla Walla River
Location0.4 MI E of HWY 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.92149, -118.37414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,251 (2020)
Projected traffic2,551 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SE 15th Street over Walla Walla River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 15th Street over Walla Walla River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SE 15th Street over Walla Walla River carry?

About 2,251 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 15th Street over Walla Walla River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SE 15th Street over Walla Walla River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.