US Bridges

Road over Breitenbush R

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 3.8 M NE JCT 22-FS 46 · Structure no. 061804000001689

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Breitenbush R is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Breitenbush R in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 187 by 2045. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesBreitenbush R
Location3.8 M NE JCT 22-FS 46
RouteFederal Lands Road 46000
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.76753, -122.09496
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (—)
Projected traffic187 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over Breitenbush R built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Breitenbush R 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 Road over Breitenbush R carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Road over Breitenbush R?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Breitenbush R?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.