Or 223 (hwy 191) over Fern Creek
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Oregon · 027 MI S Dallas Scl · Structure no. 04587A191 00720
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 223 (hwy 191) over Fern Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Fern Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,545 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 223 (hwy 191) over Fern Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Fern Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Or 223 (hwy 191) over Fern Creek carry?
About 3,545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Fern Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Or 223 (hwy 191) over Fern Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.