Umatilla County Bridge Report Card
Umatilla County scores 67 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Umatilla County, Oregon
Umatilla County has 321 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 35 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.4% is at or below the 5.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 24,118 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Umatilla County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 67/100 (D). The county has 321 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 35 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 24,118 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.4% | 8.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.3% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 10.9% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 741,206 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 10.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 24,118 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Umatilla County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-84 Frontage RD over Uprr And Meacham Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 115 | 1925 |
| Stateline Road over Pine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17,928 | 1964 |
| Or 207 (hwy 333) over A-line Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,248 | 1974 |
| S. Edwards Road over US Feed Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,125 | 1960 |
| Milton Cemetery RD over Walla Walla River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 281 | 1961 |
| Emert Road over Hunt Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 85 | 2006 |
| Cottonwood Road over S Fork Cottonwood Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 82 | 1963 |
| Whitehouse Road over Hunt Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 63 | 1950 |
| Blue Mtn. Sta. RD over Couse Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 63 | 1951 |
| Gurdane Road over Butter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 47 | 1966 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.