US Bridges

Hudson Bay Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.8 MI S of Umapine Road · Structure no. 59C528070700078

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson Bay Road over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hudson Bay Road over Pine Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 101 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 5 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 293 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson Bay Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Umapine Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.98678, -118.56796
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2020)
Projected traffic328 by 2025
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson Bay Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Hudson Bay Road over Pine 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 Hudson Bay Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Hudson Bay Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hudson Bay Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.