US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Ritner Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 035 Mi. S Pedee · Structure no. 01251A191 02103

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Ritner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Ritner Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)
CrossesRitner Creek
Location035 Mi. S Pedee
RouteState Highway 223
StateOregon
Coordinates44.72821, -123.44222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic590 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ritner Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.