US Bridges

Dodge Island RD over Dodge Island Slough

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 0010 MI E of Old River RD · Structure no. 14186 000 00010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
119 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge Island RD over Dodge Island Slough is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodge Island RD over Dodge Island Slough in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDodge Island RD
CrossesDodge Island Slough
Location0010 MI E of Old River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.29195, -123.22972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6.8 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2021)
Projected traffic254 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dodge Island RD over Dodge Island Slough built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge Island RD over Dodge Island Slough 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 Dodge Island RD over Dodge Island Slough carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Dodge Island RD over Dodge Island Slough?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dodge Island RD over Dodge Island Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.