Or 18 (hwy 39) over Salmon River
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Oregon · 040 MI W Lincoln CO LN · Structure no. 04192 039 00623
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,215
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 18 (hwy 39) over Salmon River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over Salmon River in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 7,215 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 18 (hwy 39) over Salmon River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Salmon River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over Salmon River carry?
About 7,215 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Salmon River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over Salmon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.