US Bridges

Perrydale Road over E Fork Salt Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 001 N State HWY 22 · Structure no. 53C004000400864

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,125
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perrydale Road over E Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Perrydale Road over E Fork Salt Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,639 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPerrydale Road
CrossesE Fork Salt Creek
Location001 N State HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.96916, -123.29818
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,125 (2020)
Projected traffic1,639 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perrydale Road over E Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perrydale Road over E Fork Salt 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 Perrydale Road over E Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 1,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Perrydale Road over E Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Perrydale Road over E Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.