HWY 194 over South Fork Ash Creek
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Oregon · 002 MI W Monmouth · Structure no. 10261A194 00627
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,624
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 194 over South Fork Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 194 over South Fork Ash Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 194 over South Fork Ash Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 194 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does HWY 194 over South Fork Ash Creek carry?
About 1,624 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is HWY 194 over South Fork Ash Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 194 over South Fork Ash Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.