US Bridges

Spruce Street over Grande Ronde River

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 1.3 MI N of HWY 82 · Structure no. 10745A010 00110

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,803
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spruce Street over Grande Ronde River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spruce Street over Grande Ronde River in Union 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 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 3,803 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,223 by 2025. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpruce Street
CrossesGrande Ronde River
Location1.3 MI N of HWY 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.34236, -118.08645
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,803 (2020)
Projected traffic4,223 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spruce Street over Grande Ronde River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spruce Street over Grande Ronde River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Spruce Street over Grande Ronde River carry?

About 3,803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spruce Street over Grande Ronde River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Spruce Street over Grande Ronde River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.