US Bridges

Whiskey Hill RD over Overflow Pudding River

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 030 Miles East of Hubbard · Structure no. 47C06 009 00000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,061
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiskey Hill RD over Overflow Pudding River is a concrete tee beam carrying Whiskey Hill RD over Overflow Pudding River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,061 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,441 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhiskey Hill RD
CrossesOverflow Pudding River
Location030 Miles East of Hubbard
RouteCounty Highway A0598
StateOregon
Coordinates45.18023, -122.75667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,061 (2020)
Projected traffic3,441 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiskey Hill RD over Overflow Pudding River built?

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

What condition is Whiskey Hill RD over Overflow Pudding River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Whiskey Hill RD over Overflow Pudding River carry?

About 3,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Whiskey Hill RD over Overflow Pudding River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Whiskey Hill RD over Overflow Pudding River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.