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U.S. Route 730 is a spur of U.S. Route 30. It currently runs for approximately 40 miles (64 km) from its intersection with Interstate 84/U.S. Highway 30 just east of Boardman, Oregon to its intersection with U.S. Route 12 near Wallula, Washington. It passes through the states of Oregon and Washington, and has the distinction of being the U.S. route with the highest number among active U.S. routes. (The former U.S. Route 830, another spur of 30 in Washington State, is the only U.S. route to ever have a higher number).
[edit] Route description
U.S. Route 730 is a 2-lane route for virtually its entire length, other than at major intersections and where it passes through towns. It is generally used by motorists coming from the Portland area heading towards eastern Washington. U.S. Route 730 passes through the towns of Irrigon, Oregon and Umatilla, Oregon.
[edit] Oregon Highway Designation
The Oregon section of U.S. Route 730 is designated as part of the Columbia River Highway, which is Highway 2.
[edit] Washington Legal Definition
The Washington section of U.S. Route 730 is defined in Washington Revised Code ยง 47.17.821.[1]
[edit] Intersections with other highways
- Interstate 84 and U.S. Route 30 east of Boardman, OR
- Interstate 82 and U.S. Route 395 in Umatilla
- U.S. Route 12 in Wallula Junction, WA
[edit] References
- ^ a b Droz, Robert V. U.S. Highways : From US 1 to (US 830). URL accessed 09:24, 18 June 2006 (UTC).
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
I-84 in Boardman
US 12 in Wallula
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