US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 027) over Yew Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 065 MI NW HWY 201 JCT · Structure no. 01008A027 04632

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 027) over Yew Creek is a steel culvert carrying Or 34 (hwy 027) over Yew Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesOr 34 (hwy 027)
CrossesYew Creek
Location065 MI NW HWY 201 JCT
RouteState Highway 34
StateOregon
Coordinates44.44969, -123.52226
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 34 (hwy 027) over Yew Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 027) over Yew Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 027) over Yew Creek carry?

About 1,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 34 (hwy 027) over Yew Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Or 34 (hwy 027) over Yew Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.