US Bridges

De Jong Road over Trib of S Yamhill River

Poor

Polk County, Oregon · 003 S of Yamhill CO Line · Structure no. 53C024000300025

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

De Jong Road over Trib of S Yamhill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying De Jong Road over Trib of S Yamhill River 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 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.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 636 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDe Jong Road
CrossesTrib of S Yamhill River
Location003 S of Yamhill CO Line
RouteCounty Highway A0548
StateOregon
Coordinates45.07194, -123.32151
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2020)
Projected traffic636 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was De Jong Road over Trib of S Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is De Jong Road over Trib of S Yamhill River 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 De Jong Road over Trib of S Yamhill River carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is De Jong Road over Trib of S Yamhill River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns De Jong Road over Trib of S Yamhill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.