US Bridges

Coombs Canyon RD over Dry Gully

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 4.1 MI E Mud Springs Road · Structure no. 59C736135001436

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coombs Canyon RD over Dry Gully is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coombs Canyon RD over Dry Gully in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesCoombs Canyon RD
CrossesDry Gully
Location4.1 MI E Mud Springs Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.5778, -118.9232
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2020)
Projected traffic37 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Coombs Canyon RD over Dry Gully built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Coombs Canyon RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Coombs Canyon RD over Dry Gully carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Coombs Canyon RD over Dry Gully?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Coombs Canyon RD over Dry Gully?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.