US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Jackass Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 2.64 MI N Grande Ronde · Structure no. 19271 039 01916

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,996
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Jackass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over Jackass Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,996 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,100 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesJackass Creek
Location2.64 MI N Grande Ronde
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.0587, -123.6506
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,996 (2022)
Projected traffic9,100 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 18 (hwy 39) over Jackass Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Jackass 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over Jackass Creek carry?

About 8,996 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Jackass Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over Jackass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.