Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek
PoorClosed to trafficUmatilla County, Oregon · 1.5 MI E of HWY 11 · Structure no. 59C430062600205
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.