US Bridges

Robison RD over Soap Creek

Poor

Benton County, Oregon · 0170 MI W of HWY 99-W · Structure no. 03C06 000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robison RD over Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Robison RD over Soap Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRobison RD
CrossesSoap Creek
Location0170 MI W of HWY 99-W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.72025, -123.25267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Robison RD over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robison RD over Soap 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Robison RD over Soap Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Robison RD over Soap Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Robison RD over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.