Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute River
GoodPolk County, Oregon · 03.2 W of CO RD 9599 · Structure no. 53C043001500760
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 885
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute River 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 Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute River carry?
About 885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute River?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Elkins Road over Little Luckiamute River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.