West Main Street over East Birch Creek
FairUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.05 MI E of HWY 395 · Structure no. 59C901000000002
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,845
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Main Street over East Birch Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying West Main Street over East Birch Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 1,845 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2025. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 West Main Street over East Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Main Street over East Birch 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 West Main Street over East Birch Creek carry?
About 1,845 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Main Street over East Birch Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns West Main Street over East Birch Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.