Alley S of Main ST over East Birch Creek
PoorPosted for loadUmatilla County, Oregon · 0.05 MI E of HWY 395 · Structure no. 59C902000000002
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Alley S of Main ST over East Birch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Alley S of Main ST over East Birch Creek in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Alley S of Main ST over East Birch Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Alley S of Main ST over East Birch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Alley S of Main ST over East Birch Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Alley S of Main ST over East Birch Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Alley S of Main ST over East Birch Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.