US Bridges

HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River Oflow

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 042 MI N ST Paul · Structure no. 08158 140 02389

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
425 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
4,595
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River Oflow is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River Oflow 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 4,595 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 140 (or 219)
CrossesWillamette River Oflow
Location042 MI N ST Paul
RouteState Highway 219
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.26145, -122.94259
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,595 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River Oflow built?

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

What condition is HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River Oflow 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River Oflow carry?

About 4,595 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River Oflow?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.