US Bridges

Wiles Road over Soap Creek

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 0014 MI N of 04451 · Structure no. 03C19 000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wiles Road over Soap Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wiles Road over Soap Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWiles Road
CrossesSoap Creek
Location0014 MI N of 04451
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.69969, -123.24627
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)
Projected traffic132 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wiles Road over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wiles Road 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 Wiles Road over Soap Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wiles Road over Soap Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wiles Road over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.