US Bridges

Elliot Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.5 MI N of Birch CR Road · Structure no. 59C488563 00148

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elliot Road over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elliot Road over Dry Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesElliot Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Birch CR Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.98217, -118.3405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic132 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Elliot Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elliot Road over Dry Creek 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 Elliot Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Elliot Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Elliot Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.