US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 00.4 MI E Grand Ronde · Structure no. 01612A039 02155

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 94 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 6 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 14,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesSouth Yamhill River
Location00.4 MI E Grand Ronde
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.05818, -123.60211
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,550 (2022)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

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

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

About 14,550 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.