US Bridges

Rambler DR SE over Little Pudding River

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 00.5 West of 75th Ave · Structure no. 05419A037

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
1,576 ft
83 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rambler DR SE over Little Pudding River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rambler DR SE over Little Pudding River in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 load restriction.

It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2038. The structure is 1,576 ft (480.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRambler DR SE
CrossesLittle Pudding River
Location00.5 West of 75th Ave
RouteCounty Highway C0037
StateOregon
Coordinates45.0454, -122.8952
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans83
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,576 ft (480.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2038
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rambler DR SE over Little Pudding River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rambler DR SE over Little Pudding 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rambler DR SE over Little Pudding River carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Rambler DR SE over Little Pudding River?

The structure is 1,576 ft (480.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rambler DR SE over Little Pudding River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.