Ellendale Road over Rickreall Creek
GoodPolk County, Oregon · 020 MI W Dallas · Structure no. 53C020002000570
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 885
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellendale Road over Rickreall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellendale Road over Rickreall 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 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 885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,273 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellendale Road over Rickreall Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellendale Road over Rickreall 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 Ellendale Road over Rickreall Creek carry?
About 885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ellendale Road over Rickreall Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ellendale Road over Rickreall Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.