Old Highway 30 over UPRR
PoorUnion County, Oregon · 0.1 MI S of 2 Nd Street · Structure no. 00636 000 00011
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 222
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 30 over UPRR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Highway 30 over UPRR in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 103 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.
It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2025. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 30 over UPRR built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Old Highway 30 over UPRR 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 30 over UPRR carry?
About 222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 30 over UPRR?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 30 over UPRR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.