US Bridges

Or 214 (hwy 140) over Abiqua Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 023 MI S Mt Angel · Structure no. 09564 140 04870

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 214 (hwy 140) over Abiqua Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 214 (hwy 140) over Abiqua Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,761 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2042. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 214 (hwy 140)
CrossesAbiqua Creek
Location023 MI S Mt Angel
RouteState Highway 214
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.03147, -122.79074
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,761 (2022)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 214 (hwy 140) over Abiqua Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 214 (hwy 140) over Abiqua Creek 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 Or 214 (hwy 140) over Abiqua Creek carry?

About 8,761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 214 (hwy 140) over Abiqua Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 214 (hwy 140) over Abiqua Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.