US Bridges

Honey Grove RD over No. Fk. Alsea River

GoodPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 0018 MI E of Alsea HWY · Structure no. 14555 000

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Honey Grove RD over No. Fk. Alsea River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Honey Grove RD over No. Fk. Alsea River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2038. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHoney Grove RD
CrossesNo. Fk. Alsea River
Location0018 MI E of Alsea HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.38917, -123.57602
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic191 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Honey Grove RD over No. Fk. Alsea River built?

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

What condition is Honey Grove RD over No. Fk. Alsea River 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 Honey Grove RD over No. Fk. Alsea River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Honey Grove RD over No. Fk. Alsea River?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Honey Grove RD over No. Fk. Alsea River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.