Despain Gulch Road over Despain Gulch
GoodUmatilla County, Oregon · 8.5 MI E of North Loop RD · Structure no. 59C642100001643
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 168
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Despain Gulch Road over Despain Gulch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Despain Gulch Road over Despain Gulch in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.
It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 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 Despain Gulch Road over Despain Gulch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Despain Gulch Road over Despain Gulch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Despain Gulch Road over Despain Gulch carry?
About 168 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Despain Gulch Road over Despain Gulch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Despain Gulch Road over Despain Gulch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.