Kappler RD over Milton Creek
GoodColumbia County, Oregon · 002 MI South of Yankton · Structure no. 13701A108300527
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 843
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kappler RD over Milton Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kappler RD over Milton Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 843 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kappler RD over Milton Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kappler RD over Milton Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Kappler RD over Milton Creek carry?
About 843 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Kappler RD over Milton Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kappler RD over Milton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.