US Bridges

Labish Center Rd. over Little Pudding River

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 02.0 West of North Howell · Structure no. 47C49 634 00000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
926
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Labish Center Rd. over Little Pudding River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Labish Center Rd. over Little Pudding River in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 926 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,041 by 2025. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLabish Center Rd.
CrossesLittle Pudding River
Location02.0 West of North Howell
RouteCounty Highway A0585
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.02978, -122.91008
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans11
Design loadH 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic926 (2020)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Labish Center Rd. over Little Pudding River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Labish Center Rd. over Little Pudding River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Labish Center Rd. over Little Pudding River carry?

About 926 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Labish Center Rd. over Little Pudding River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Labish Center Rd. over Little Pudding River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.