US Bridges

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute River

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 056 MI S Dallas · Structure no. 04589A191 01011

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,633
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute River 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,633 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOr 223 (hwy 191)
CrossesLittle Luckiamute River
Location056 MI S Dallas
RouteState Highway 223
StateOregon
Coordinates44.83837, -123.36473
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.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,633 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Little Luckiamute River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute River carry?

About 1,633 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute River?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 223 (hwy 191) over Little Luckiamute River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.