Farm Entrance over Drainage Channel
PoorClosed to trafficPolk County, Oregon · .01 MI E Corv - Indp HWY · Structure no. 72P01 01WF07375
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Farm Entrance over Drainage Channel is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Farm Entrance over Drainage Channel in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| 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 Farm Entrance over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Farm Entrance over Drainage Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Farm Entrance over Drainage Channel carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Farm Entrance over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Farm Entrance over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.