US Bridges

Starr Road over W Fork Salt Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 008 NE of State HWY 22 · Structure no. 53C087075900081

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starr Road over W Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Starr Road over W Fork Salt Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 5 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 66 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesStarr Road
CrossesW Fork Salt Creek
Location008 NE of State HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.99935, -123.33733
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2020)
Projected traffic66 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Starr Road over W Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starr Road over W 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 Starr Road over W Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Starr Road over W Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Starr Road over W Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.