US Bridges

Corvallis Road over Soap Creek

Good

Polk County, Oregon · 003 N Benton County Line · Structure no. 53C002000900936

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corvallis Road over Soap Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Corvallis Road over Soap Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCorvallis Road
CrossesSoap Creek
Location003 N Benton County Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.72477, -123.18175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2020)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Corvallis Road over Soap Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corvallis Road over Soap 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 Corvallis Road over Soap Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Corvallis Road over Soap Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Corvallis Road over Soap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.