US Bridges

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

Poor

Polk County, Oregon · 007 MI N Monmouth · Structure no. 07615 01W 06201

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W (hwy 91) over North Fork Ash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Or 99W (hwy 91) over North Fork Ash Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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.

It carries about 14,149 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOr 99W (hwy 91)
CrossesNorth Fork Ash Creek
Location007 MI N Monmouth
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86902, -123.22904
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,149 (2022)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2042
Trucks16%
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 99W (hwy 91) over North Fork Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 14,149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.