Birch Creek Road over Drainage Ditch
GoodPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.8 MI W of Spofford Road · Structure no. 59C456 550 0500
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 562
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birch Creek Road over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birch Creek Road over Drainage Ditch in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 562 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 597 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birch Creek Road over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Birch Creek Road over Drainage Ditch 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 Drainage Ditch carry?
About 562 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Birch Creek Road over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Birch Creek Road over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.