US Bridges

Soap Hill Road over Pine Creek

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 0.7 MI S of HWY 244 · Structure no. 59C647147500066

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
584
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soap Hill Road over Pine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soap Hill Road over Pine Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 584 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 709 by 2025. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSoap Hill Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.7 MI S of HWY 244
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.12516, -118.93605
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2020)
Projected traffic709 by 2025
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soap Hill Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soap Hill 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 Soap Hill Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Soap Hill Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Soap Hill Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.