US Bridges

Raymond Road over Vansycle Canyon

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.03 MI E of Vansycle RD · Structure no. 59C626080600003

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Road over Vansycle Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Road over Vansycle Canyon in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRaymond Road
CrossesVansycle Canyon
Location0.03 MI E of Vansycle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.92171, -118.69281
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2020)
Projected traffic62 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$414,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Road over Vansycle Canyon built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Raymond Road over Vansycle Canyon 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 Raymond Road over Vansycle Canyon carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Road over Vansycle Canyon?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Road over Vansycle Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.