US Bridges

Or 99W (hwy 91) over South Fork Ash Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 006 MI S Monmouth · Structure no. 06662 01W 06438

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W (hwy 91) over South Fork Ash Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Or 99W (hwy 91) over South Fork Ash Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 9,987 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesOr 99W (hwy 91)
CrossesSouth Fork Ash Creek
Location006 MI S Monmouth
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates44.83457, -123.22944
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,987 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 99W (hwy 91) over South Fork Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99W (hwy 91) over South Fork Ash Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99W (hwy 91) over South Fork Ash Creek carry?

About 9,987 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Or 99W (hwy 91) over South Fork Ash Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99W (hwy 91) over South Fork Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.