US Bridges

Rosenbalm RD over Mill Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 1.0 S of State HWY 18 · Structure no. 18293 661500023

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosenbalm RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rosenbalm RD over Mill Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRosenbalm RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.0 S of State HWY 18
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.06933, -123.43532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2020)
Projected traffic122 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rosenbalm RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosenbalm RD over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rosenbalm RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rosenbalm RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rosenbalm RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.