US Bridges

Uebel Road over E Fork Dairy Creek

Poor

Washington County, Oregon · 0005 MI W of Pumpkin Ridg · Structure no. 671362030400010

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uebel Road over E Fork Dairy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uebel Road over E Fork Dairy Creek in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,227 by 2025. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUebel Road
CrossesE Fork Dairy Creek
Location0005 MI W of Pumpkin Ridg
RouteCounty Highway C0085
StateOregon
Coordinates45.64686, -123.0477
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2020)
Projected traffic1,227 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$379,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uebel Road over E Fork Dairy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uebel Road over E Fork Dairy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Uebel Road over E Fork Dairy Creek carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Uebel Road over E Fork Dairy Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Uebel Road over E Fork Dairy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.