US Bridges

NW Orchard Heights over Glenn Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · .6MI W. of Wallace RD · Structure no. 470810470810000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Orchard Heights over Glenn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW Orchard Heights over Glenn Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,103 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Orchard Heights
CrossesGlenn Creek
Location.6MI W. of Wallace RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.95663, -123.06209
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2020)
Projected traffic7,103 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 NW Orchard Heights over Glenn Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Orchard Heights over Glenn Creek 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 NW Orchard Heights over Glenn Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NW Orchard Heights over Glenn Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns NW Orchard Heights over Glenn Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.