Van Well Road over Salt Creek
FairPolk County, Oregon · 030 N State HWY 22 · Structure no. 53C056651300015
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Van Well Road over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Van Well Road over Salt Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 106 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Van Well Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Van Well Road over 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 Van Well Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Van Well Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Van Well Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.