US Bridges

Kaufman RD over Pudding River

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 01.2 E of Howell Prairie · Structure no. 05551A735 00000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kaufman RD over Pudding River is a concrete tee beam carrying Kaufman RD over Pudding River 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.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 809 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKaufman RD
CrossesPudding River
Location01.2 E of Howell Prairie
RouteCounty Highway A0582
StateOregon
Coordinates44.97043, -122.84982
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2020)
Projected traffic809 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Kaufman RD over Pudding River built?

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

What condition is Kaufman RD 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 Kaufman RD over Pudding River carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kaufman RD over Pudding River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kaufman RD over Pudding River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.