US Bridges

Ira Hooker Road over Luckiamute River

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 004 S of State HWY 223 · Structure no. 18071 096800035

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ira Hooker Road over Luckiamute River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ira Hooker Road over Luckiamute River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIra Hooker Road
CrossesLuckiamute River
Location004 S of State HWY 223
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.74656, -123.416
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2020)
Projected traffic137 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ira Hooker Road over Luckiamute River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ira Hooker Road over Luckiamute 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 Ira Hooker Road over Luckiamute River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ira Hooker Road over Luckiamute River?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ira Hooker Road over Luckiamute River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.