US Bridges

Airlie Road over Luckiamute River

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 001 SE of Maple Grove · Structure no. 19978 000700011

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
803
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airlie Road over Luckiamute River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Airlie Road over Luckiamute River 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 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 803 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,093 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesAirlie Road
CrossesLuckiamute River
Location001 SE of Maple Grove
RouteCounty Highway A0541
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.77604, -123.34326
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic803 (2020)
Projected traffic1,093 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Airlie Road over Luckiamute River built?

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

What condition is Airlie 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 Airlie Road over Luckiamute River carry?

About 803 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airlie Road over Luckiamute River?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Airlie Road over Luckiamute River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.