US Bridges

Starr Road over E Fork Salt Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 010 NE of State HWY 22 · Structure no. 53C088075900105

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

About this bridge

Starr Road over E Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Starr Road over E 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 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 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesStarr Road
CrossesE Fork Salt Creek
Location010 NE of State HWY 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.00044, -123.33286
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 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 traffic106 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 E Fork Salt Creek built?

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

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

About 73 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Starr Road over E Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Starr Road over E Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.