Birch Creek Road over Dry Creek
GoodUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.2 MI E of Spofford Road · Structure no. 59C446055000291
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 562
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Creek Road over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Birch Creek Road over Dry Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 562 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Creek Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Creek Road over Dry Creek 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 Birch Creek Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 562 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Birch Creek Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Creek Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.