US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 001 MI W Valley JCT · Structure no. 01344C039 02310

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 17,452 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesSouth Yamhill River
Location001 MI W Valley JCT
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.0617, -123.57111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,452 (2022)
Projected traffic17,600 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$712,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River carry?

About 17,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.