US Bridges

HWY 140 (or 219) over East Champoeg Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 030 MI S Woodburn · Structure no. 02284 140 03373

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 140 (or 219) over East Champoeg Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying HWY 140 (or 219) over East Champoeg Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 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)
CrossesEast Champoeg Creek
Location030 MI S Woodburn
RouteState Highway 219
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.16554, -122.93251
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 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$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 140 (or 219) over East Champoeg 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 East Champoeg Creek carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 140 (or 219) over East Champoeg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.