US Bridges

Wigrich Road over Willamette River Overflo

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · Replaced Bridge # 53C113 · Structure no. 19972 094200180

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wigrich Road over Willamette River Overflo is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wigrich Road over Willamette River Overflo in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWigrich Road
CrossesWillamette River Overflo
LocationReplaced Bridge # 53C113
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.80336, -123.12577
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2020)
Projected traffic168 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 Wigrich Road over Willamette River Overflo built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wigrich Road over Willamette River Overflo 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 Wigrich Road over Willamette River Overflo carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wigrich Road over Willamette River Overflo?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wigrich Road over Willamette River Overflo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.