US Bridges

2nd ST over Union Pacific Rail Road

Poor

Union County, Oregon · 0.3 N US30 LA Grande · Structure no. 09069A000 00132

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,933
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST over Union Pacific Rail Road is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 2nd ST over Union Pacific Rail Road in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5,933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2025. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries2nd ST
CrossesUnion Pacific Rail Road
Location0.3 N US30 LA Grande
RouteCity Street 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.33359, -118.09927
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,933 (2020)
Projected traffic6,683 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd ST over Union Pacific Rail Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST over Union Pacific Rail Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd ST over Union Pacific Rail Road carry?

About 5,933 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST over Union Pacific Rail Road?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST over Union Pacific Rail Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.