US Bridges

Riverbend Road over Glenn Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 002 E of State HWY 221 · Structure no. 21190 731600016

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
649
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverbend Road over Glenn Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Riverbend Road over Glenn Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiverbend Road
CrossesGlenn Creek
Location002 E of State HWY 221
RouteCounty Highway C7316
StateOregon
Coordinates44.96872, -123.05675
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2020)
Projected traffic908 by 2040
Trucks80%
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 Riverbend Road over Glenn Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverbend Road over Glenn 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 Riverbend Road over Glenn Creek carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is Riverbend Road over Glenn Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Riverbend Road over Glenn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.