US Bridges

SE Kiger Island DR over Willamette River Arm

Good

Benton County, Oregon · 0.5 Miles E of HWY 99W · Structure no. 14444 253 00050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
444 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
639
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE Kiger Island DR over Willamette River Arm is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SE Kiger Island DR over Willamette River Arm 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 639 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 933 by 2040. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSE Kiger Island DR
CrossesWillamette River Arm
Location0.5 Miles E of HWY 99W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.52488, -123.25743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic639 (2020)
Projected traffic933 by 2040
Trucks15%
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 SE Kiger Island DR over Willamette River Arm built?

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

What condition is SE Kiger Island DR over Willamette River Arm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SE Kiger Island DR over Willamette River Arm carry?

About 639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SE Kiger Island DR over Willamette River Arm?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SE Kiger Island DR over Willamette River Arm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.