Helmick Road over Luckiamute River Overflo
FairPolk County, Oregon · 004 S Helmick State Park · Structure no. 53C123959900485
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 305 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helmick Road over Luckiamute River Overflo is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Helmick Road over Luckiamute River Overflo in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helmick Road over Luckiamute River Overflo built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helmick Road over Luckiamute River Overflo 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 Helmick Road over Luckiamute River Overflo carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Helmick Road over Luckiamute River Overflo?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Helmick Road over Luckiamute River Overflo?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.