US Bridges

Halls Ferry Road over Hayden Slough-Will R O/F

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 02 E of State HWY 51 · Structure no. 53C096000000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
248
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Ferry Road over Hayden Slough-Will R O/F is a steel culvert carrying Halls Ferry Road over Hayden Slough-Will R O/F in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHalls Ferry Road
CrossesHayden Slough-Will R O/F
Location02 E of State HWY 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.8872, -123.1776
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2020)
Projected traffic338 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Halls Ferry Road over Hayden Slough-Will R O/F built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Ferry Road over Hayden Slough-Will R O/F 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 Halls Ferry Road over Hayden Slough-Will R O/F carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Halls Ferry Road over Hayden Slough-Will R O/F?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Ferry Road over Hayden Slough-Will R O/F?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.