US Bridges

Van Well Road over E Fork Salt Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 001 N of State HWY 22 · Structure no. 53C057651300327

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Well Road over E Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Van Well Road over E Fork Salt 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 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVan Well Road
CrossesE Fork Salt Creek
Location001 N of State HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.98277, -123.32522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic162 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Van Well Road over E Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Well Road over E Fork 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 E Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Van Well Road over E Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Van Well Road over E Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.