U.S. Route 730
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U.S. Route 730 is a U.S. highway in the U.S. state
s of Oregon
and Washington. It is numbered as a spur of U.S. Route 30
, which runs from Astoria, Oregon
to Atlantic City, New Jersey
. US 730 stretches 42 miles (68 km) from Interstate 84
and U.S. Route 30 east of Boardman, Oregon
northeast to U.S. Route 12
near Wallula, Washington
. In Oregon, US 730 is officially known as part of the Columbia River Highway No. 2 (see Oregon highways and routes).
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|WA || 6.08 || 9.78
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|Total || 41.78 || 67.24
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US 730 starts at an interchange with Interstate 84
and U.S. Route 30 east of the city of Boardman
. From the interchange, US 730 goes northeast to Irrigon
, where it forms the city's main street. From Irrigon, the highway goes east into Umatilla
, where it intersects I-82
and US 395
. At the interchange, US 395 joins US 730 for a short distance before going south just outside of Umatilla. From the split, US 730 continues east and intersects Oregon Route 207
before going into Cold Springs Junction, where it intersects Oregon Route 37. From Cold Springs Junction, US 730 goes northeast into Washington.
border along the Columbia River
towards Wallula, Washington
. After going northeast along the coasts of the Columbia River and Lake Wallula
, US 730 turns east to intersect U.S. Route 730 Spur and end at U.S. Route 12
. Legally, the Washington section of US 730 is defined in Washington Revised Code § 47.17.821.
westbound towards Downtown Wallula, Washington
and Pasco, Washington
. Along the road, there is a weigh station operated by the Washington State Patrol
.
, US 730 went from U.S. Route 30
east of Umatilla, Oregon
to U.S. Route 410
south of Wallula, Washington
. In 1945, a new section of US 30 was built, which made US 730's west end at US 30 in Boardman, Oregon
. Later in 1962, there was a plan to extend U.S. Route 12
westward towards the Pacific Ocean
. One of the plans involved using US 730 as part of US 12, therefore removing US 730 from the system. Another plan, which used US 410 in Washington instead of US 730, was accepted in 1967. In 1966, US 730's terminus was changed to its current western end at I-84/US 30.
From 1937 to 1986, U.S. Route 395
was co-signed with US 730 from Umatilla to Wallula. The portion of US 730 in Washington state was signed as the Wallula branch of Primary State Highway 3.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
s of Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
and Washington. It is numbered as a spur of U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
, which runs from Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, Oregon
Astoria is the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, the city was named after the American investor John Jacob Astor. His American Fur Company founded Fort Astoria at the site in 1811...
to Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Atlantic City is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, and a nationally renowned resort city for gambling, shopping and fine dining. The city also served as the inspiration for the American version of the board game Monopoly. Atlantic City is located on Absecon Island on the coast...
. US 730 stretches 42 miles (68 km) from Interstate 84
Interstate 84 in Oregon
In the U.S. state of Oregon, Interstate 84 travels east–west, following the Columbia River and the rough path of the old Oregon Trail from Portland east to Idaho. For this reason, it is also known as most of the Columbia River Highway No. 2 and all of the Old Oregon Trail Highway No. 6 . It...
and U.S. Route 30 east of Boardman, Oregon
Boardman, Oregon
Boardman is a city in Morrow County, Oregon, United States on the Columbia River and Interstate 84. As of the 2010 census the population was 3,220. It is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
northeast to U.S. Route 12
U.S. Route 12 in Washington
U.S. Route 12 is a major east-west U.S. Highway, running from Aberdeen, Washington, to Detroit, Michigan. It spans across the state of Washington, and is the only numbered highway to span the entire state from west to east, starting near the Pacific Ocean, and crossing the Idaho state line near...
near Wallula, Washington
Wallula, Washington
Wallula is a census-designated place in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. The population was 179 at the 2010 census.-History:Lewis and Clark reached the area April 27, 1806, on their return journey from the Pacific...
. In Oregon, US 730 is officially known as part of the Columbia River Highway No. 2 (see Oregon highways and routes).
Oregon
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Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
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|WA || 6.08 || 9.78
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US 730 starts at an interchange with Interstate 84
Interstate 84 in Oregon
In the U.S. state of Oregon, Interstate 84 travels east–west, following the Columbia River and the rough path of the old Oregon Trail from Portland east to Idaho. For this reason, it is also known as most of the Columbia River Highway No. 2 and all of the Old Oregon Trail Highway No. 6 . It...
and U.S. Route 30 east of the city of Boardman
Boardman, Oregon
Boardman is a city in Morrow County, Oregon, United States on the Columbia River and Interstate 84. As of the 2010 census the population was 3,220. It is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
. From the interchange, US 730 goes northeast to Irrigon
Irrigon, Oregon
Irrigon is a city in Morrow County, Oregon, United States, on the Columbia River and U.S. Route 730. Irrigon was incorporated on February 28, 1957. The Umatilla Chemical Depot, and the Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility, is located four-miles south of the city, northeast of the intersection...
, where it forms the city's main street. From Irrigon, the highway goes east into Umatilla
Umatilla, Oregon
Umatilla is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It is named for the Umatilla River, which enters the Columbia River on the side of the city. The river is named after the Umatilla Tribe. The city is located on the south side of the Columbia River, and is located on U.S...
, where it intersects I-82
Interstate 82
Interstate 82 is a Interstate Highway that extends from I-90 in Ellensburg, Washington to I-84 near Umatilla, Oregon in the United States. In the state of Washington, it serves the cities of Ellensburg, Yakima, and the Tri Cities , and in Oregon, it serves Umatilla and Hermiston...
and US 395
U.S. Route 395 in Oregon
In the U.S. state of Oregon, U.S. Route 395 traverses the desert and rural areas on the eastern side of the state. The largest cities that US 395 passes through are Pendleton, the county seat of Umatilla County, and Hermiston, also in Umatilla County....
. At the interchange, US 395 joins US 730 for a short distance before going south just outside of Umatilla. From the split, US 730 continues east and intersects Oregon Route 207
Oregon Route 207
Oregon Route 207 is an Oregon state highway running from U.S. Route 26 in Mitchell to U.S. Route 730 near Cold Springs Junction. OR 207 is long and runs north–south.Part of OR 207 is included in the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway.- Route description :...
before going into Cold Springs Junction, where it intersects Oregon Route 37. From Cold Springs Junction, US 730 goes northeast into Washington.
Washington
US 730 continues from the OregonOregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
border along the Columbia River
Columbia River
The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The river rises in the Rocky Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, flows northwest and then south into the U.S. state of Washington, then turns west to form most of the border between Washington and the state...
towards Wallula, Washington
Wallula, Washington
Wallula is a census-designated place in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. The population was 179 at the 2010 census.-History:Lewis and Clark reached the area April 27, 1806, on their return journey from the Pacific...
. After going northeast along the coasts of the Columbia River and Lake Wallula
Lake Wallula
Lake Wallula is a reservoir on the Columbia River in the United States, between the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon. It was created in 1954 with the construction of McNary Dam. It reaches from McNary Dam near the city of Umatilla, Oregon, to the Tri-Cities of Washington.-See also:* Wallula...
, US 730 turns east to intersect U.S. Route 730 Spur and end at U.S. Route 12
U.S. Route 12 in Washington
U.S. Route 12 is a major east-west U.S. Highway, running from Aberdeen, Washington, to Detroit, Michigan. It spans across the state of Washington, and is the only numbered highway to span the entire state from west to east, starting near the Pacific Ocean, and crossing the Idaho state line near...
. Legally, the Washington section of US 730 is defined in Washington Revised Code § 47.17.821.
U.S. Route 730 Spur
U.S. Route 730 Spur (US 730 Spur) is a 0.30-mile (0.48 km) route that runs from US 730 to US 12U.S. Route 12 in Washington
U.S. Route 12 is a major east-west U.S. Highway, running from Aberdeen, Washington, to Detroit, Michigan. It spans across the state of Washington, and is the only numbered highway to span the entire state from west to east, starting near the Pacific Ocean, and crossing the Idaho state line near...
westbound towards Downtown Wallula, Washington
Wallula, Washington
Wallula is a census-designated place in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. The population was 179 at the 2010 census.-History:Lewis and Clark reached the area April 27, 1806, on their return journey from the Pacific...
and Pasco, Washington
Pasco, Washington
Pasco is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Washington, United States.Pasco is one of three cities that make up the Tri-Cities region of the state of Washington...
. Along the road, there is a weigh station operated by the Washington State Patrol
Washington State Patrol
The Washington State Patrol is the state police agency for the State of Washington. The first six motorcycle patrolmen of the Highway Patrol were commissioned September 1, 1921. The agency was renamed to Washington State Patrol in June 1933. In 1925 William Cole was appointed as the first...
.
History
In the original 1926 plan for the U.S. highway systemUnited States Numbered Highways
The system of United States Numbered Highways is an integrated system of roads and highways in the United States numbered within a nationwide grid...
, US 730 went from U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30
U.S. Route 30 is an east–west main route of the system of United States Numbered Highways, with the highway traveling across the northern tier of the country. It is the third longest U.S. route, after U.S. Route 20 and U.S. Route 6. The western end of the highway is at Astoria, Oregon; the...
east of Umatilla, Oregon
Umatilla, Oregon
Umatilla is a city in Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. It is named for the Umatilla River, which enters the Columbia River on the side of the city. The river is named after the Umatilla Tribe. The city is located on the south side of the Columbia River, and is located on U.S...
to U.S. Route 410
U.S. Route 410
U.S. Route 410 was one of the west–east state highways. It ran from an intersection with US 101 in Aberdeen, Washington to US 95 in Lewiston, Idaho. The route had concurrencies with SR 8, US 99, and US 395. Even though the number indicates that US 410 was a spur of U.S. Route 10, US 410 never...
south of Wallula, Washington
Wallula, Washington
Wallula is a census-designated place in Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. The population was 179 at the 2010 census.-History:Lewis and Clark reached the area April 27, 1806, on their return journey from the Pacific...
. In 1945, a new section of US 30 was built, which made US 730's west end at US 30 in Boardman, Oregon
Boardman, Oregon
Boardman is a city in Morrow County, Oregon, United States on the Columbia River and Interstate 84. As of the 2010 census the population was 3,220. It is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:...
. Later in 1962, there was a plan to extend U.S. Route 12
U.S. Route 12
U.S. Route 12 or US 12 is an east–west United States highway, running from Grays Harbor on the Pacific Ocean, in the state of Washington, to downtown Detroit, for almost . As a thoroughfare, it has mostly been supplanted by I-90 and I-94, but remains an important road for local travel.The...
westward towards the Pacific Ocean
Pacific Ocean
The Pacific Ocean is the largest of the Earth's oceanic divisions. It extends from the Arctic in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south, bounded by Asia and Australia in the west, and the Americas in the east.At 165.2 million square kilometres in area, this largest division of the World...
. One of the plans involved using US 730 as part of US 12, therefore removing US 730 from the system. Another plan, which used US 410 in Washington instead of US 730, was accepted in 1967. In 1966, US 730's terminus was changed to its current western end at I-84/US 30.
From 1937 to 1986, U.S. Route 395
U.S. Route 395
U.S. Route 395 is a U.S. Route in the western United States. The southern terminus of the route is in the Mojave Desert at Interstate 15 near Hesperia. The northern terminus is at the Canadian border near Laurier, where the road becomes Highway 395 upon entering British Columbia. At one time, the...
was co-signed with US 730 from Umatilla to Wallula. The portion of US 730 in Washington state was signed as the Wallula branch of Primary State Highway 3.
Major intersections
| County | Location | Mile | Destinations | Notes |
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| Morrow | 0.00 | |||
| 0.00 | Lexington Lexington, Oregon Lexington is a city in Morrow County, Oregon, United States. The population was 263 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Pendleton–Hermiston Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... , Heppner Heppner, Oregon The city of Heppner is the county seat of Morrow County, Oregon, United States. It was originally called Standsbury Flat for George W. Standsbury, one of the first white settlers in the area. It was later renamed to honor Henry Heppner, a Jewish pioneer who opened the first general store there in... (Bombing Range Road) |
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| Umatilla | Umatilla | 16.53 | – Kennewick, Spokane, Pendleton, Portland | Interchange; west end of US 395 overlap |
| 17.29 | , McNary Dam McNary Dam McNary Dam is a 1.4-mile long concrete gravity run-of-the-river dam which spans the Columbia River. It joins Umatilla County, Oregon with Benton County, Washington, 292 miles upriver from the mouth of the Columbia at Astoria, Oregon. It is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' McNary... |
East end of US 395 overlap | ||
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| Cold Springs Junction | 25.88 | , Warehouse Beach Recreation Area | ||
| 35.70 | State line | |||
| Walla Walla | ||||
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