US Bridges

Grand Ronde Road over South Yamhill River

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 003 N State HWY 18 · Structure no. 10003A068100095

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,809
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ronde Road over South Yamhill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ronde Road over South Yamhill River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 2,809 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGrand Ronde Road
CrossesSouth Yamhill River
Location003 N State HWY 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.06314, -123.60963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,809 (2020)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Grand Ronde Road over South Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ronde Road over South Yamhill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Ronde Road over South Yamhill River carry?

About 2,809 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ronde Road over South Yamhill River?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ronde Road over South Yamhill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.