US Bridges

Or 99W (hwy 91) over Middle Creek Ash Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · In Monmouth · Structure no. 07616 01W 06287

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W (hwy 91) over Middle Creek Ash Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 99W (hwy 91) over Middle Creek 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 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 14,546 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,300 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOr 99W (hwy 91)
CrossesMiddle Creek Ash Creek
LocationIn Monmouth
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates44.85646, -123.22921
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,546 (2022)
Projected traffic16,300 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99W (hwy 91) over Middle Creek Ash Creek built?

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

What condition is Or 99W (hwy 91) over Middle Creek 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 Middle Creek Ash Creek carry?

About 14,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.