US Bridges

07 S 08 W 32.00: over Boulder Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 4.5 Miles W of Valsetz O · Structure no. 0000000L1439386

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

07 S 08 W 32.00: over Boulder Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 07 S 08 W 32.00: over Boulder Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries07 S 08 W 32.00:
CrossesBoulder Creek
Location4.5 Miles W of Valsetz O
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92111, -123.69472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 07 S 08 W 32.00: over Boulder Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is 07 S 08 W 32.00: over Boulder Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 07 S 08 W 32.00: over Boulder Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 07 S 08 W 32.00: over Boulder Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 07 S 08 W 32.00: over Boulder Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.