US Bridges

Riddell Road over North Fork Ash Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · 015 N of Monmouth · Structure no. 53C107859900222

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,329
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riddell Road over North Fork Ash Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Riddell Road over North Fork Ash Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 3,329 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,605 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiddell Road
CrossesNorth Fork Ash Creek
Location015 N of Monmouth
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.87852, -123.23856
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,329 (2020)
Projected traffic3,605 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$247,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riddell Road over North Fork Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riddell Road over North Fork Ash 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 Riddell Road over North Fork Ash Creek carry?

About 3,329 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Riddell Road over North Fork Ash Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Riddell Road over North Fork Ash Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.