US Bridges

Bowersville Road over Rickreall Creek

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Oregon · 007 S of State HWY 223 · Structure no. 53C089751900065

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowersville Road over Rickreall Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Bowersville Road over Rickreall Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 149 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBowersville Road
CrossesRickreall Creek
Location007 S of State HWY 223
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.91893, -123.25795
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2020)
Projected traffic225 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$943,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowersville Road over Rickreall Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowersville Road over Rickreall 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 Bowersville Road over Rickreall Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bowersville Road over Rickreall Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bowersville Road over Rickreall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.