Falls City Road over Fern Creek
FairPolk County, Oregon · 003 W State HWY 223 · Structure no. 53C014000600372
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,893
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falls City Road over Fern Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Falls City Road over Fern Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,893 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,824 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falls City Road over Fern Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falls City Road over Fern 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 Falls City Road over Fern Creek carry?
About 2,893 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Falls City Road over Fern Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Falls City Road over Fern Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.