Waterman Road over Dry Gully
FairUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.3 MI N of Sherman ST · Structure no. 59C549072500027
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waterman Road over Dry Gully is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterman Road over Dry Gully 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waterman Road over Dry Gully built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Waterman Road over Dry Gully 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 Waterman Road over Dry Gully carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Waterman Road over Dry Gully?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Waterman Road over Dry Gully?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.