US Bridges

Oakdale Road over Waymire Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 010 NE of Fall City · Structure no. 24069 000 00010

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale Road over Waymire Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Oakdale Road over Waymire Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOakdale Road
CrossesWaymire Creek
Location010 NE of Fall City
RouteCounty Highway A0542
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86806, -123.41556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Oakdale Road over Waymire Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakdale Road over Waymire 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 Oakdale Road over Waymire Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oakdale Road over Waymire Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale Road over Waymire Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.