US Bridges

HWY 140 (or 219) over Mission Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 004 MI S ST Paul · Structure no. 02281 140 02855

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,534
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 140 (or 219) over Mission Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying HWY 140 (or 219) over Mission Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,534 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 140 (or 219)
CrossesMission Creek
Location004 MI S ST Paul
RouteState Highway 219
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.20877, -122.96857
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,534 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 140 (or 219) over Mission Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 140 (or 219) over Mission Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 140 (or 219) over Mission Creek carry?

About 3,534 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY 140 (or 219) over Mission Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 140 (or 219) over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.