US Bridges

Emig Scenic FR RD over UPRR

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 0.4 Mi. N. Glover Interch · Structure no. 00449 006F25164

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emig Scenic FR RD over UPRR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Emig Scenic FR RD over UPRR in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEmig Scenic FR RD
CrossesUPRR
Location0.4 Mi. N. Glover Interch
RouteState Highway 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.37622, -118.30288
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Emig Scenic FR RD over UPRR built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emig Scenic FR RD over UPRR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Emig Scenic FR RD over UPRR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is Emig Scenic FR RD over UPRR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Emig Scenic FR RD over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.