US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Pedee Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 014 MI S Pedee · Structure no. 01250 191 01890

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Pedee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Pedee Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 725 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)
CrossesPedee Creek
Location014 MI S Pedee
RouteState Highway 223
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.74447, -123.43916
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2022)
Projected traffic740 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 223 (hwy 191) over Pedee Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Pedee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Or 223 (hwy 191) over Pedee Creek carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Pedee Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 223 (hwy 191) over Pedee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.