US Bridges

Waypark Drive over Pudding River

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 026MI East of Mt Angel · Structure no. 05511A632

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waypark Drive over Pudding River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Waypark Drive over Pudding River in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 626 by 2025. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWaypark Drive
CrossesPudding River
Location026MI East of Mt Angel
RouteCounty Highway C0632
StateOregon
Coordinates45.07731, -122.85062
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2020)
Projected traffic626 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Waypark Drive over Pudding River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waypark Drive 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 Waypark Drive over Pudding River carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waypark Drive over Pudding River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Waypark Drive over Pudding River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.