US Bridges

Road over Breitenbush R

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 9.2 NE Hy 22-FS 46-JCT # · Structure no. 061804000001700

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
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 1956, so it is 69 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesBreitenbush R
Location9.2 NE Hy 22-FS 46-JCT #
RouteFederal Lands Road 46930
StateOregon
Coordinates44.77756, -121.99752
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (—)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 1956, making it 69 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Breitenbush R carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Breitenbush R?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Breitenbush R?

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