US Bridges

Saratoga DR Se. over Pudding River

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 015 MI West Mt Angel · Structure no. 01241A049

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
982
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saratoga DR Se. over Pudding River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saratoga DR Se. over Pudding River in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 982 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,102 by 2025. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSaratoga DR Se.
CrossesPudding River
Location015 MI West Mt Angel
RouteCounty Highway C0049
StateOregon
Coordinates45.06294, -122.83026
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic982 (2020)
Projected traffic1,102 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saratoga DR Se. over Pudding River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Saratoga DR Se. over Pudding River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Saratoga DR Se. over Pudding River carry?

About 982 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Saratoga DR Se. over Pudding River?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Saratoga DR Se. over Pudding River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.