US Bridges

Winslow Way NW over Salemtowne Golf Cart Pat

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 3200 Block · Structure no. 531101000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
857
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Winslow Way NW over Salemtowne Golf Cart Pat is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Winslow Way NW over Salemtowne Golf Cart Pat in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 857 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,229 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWinslow Way NW
CrossesSalemtowne Golf Cart Pat
Location3200 Block
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.98049, -123.06922
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic857 (2020)
Projected traffic1,229 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Winslow Way NW over Salemtowne Golf Cart Pat built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Winslow Way NW over Salemtowne Golf Cart Pat in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Winslow Way NW over Salemtowne Golf Cart Pat carry?

About 857 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Winslow Way NW over Salemtowne Golf Cart Pat?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Winslow Way NW over Salemtowne Golf Cart Pat?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.