US Bridges

Savage Road over Trib of S Yamhill River

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 020 SE of Willamina · Structure no. 53C067661400104

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savage Road over Trib of S Yamhill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Savage Road over Trib of S Yamhill River in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSavage Road
CrossesTrib of S Yamhill River
Location020 SE of Willamina
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.06643, -123.47461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2020)
Projected traffic79 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Savage Road over Trib of S Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

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

About 58 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Savage Road over Trib of S Yamhill River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Savage Road over Trib of S Yamhill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.