US Bridges

Or 99W (hwy 91) over Ash Swale

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · In Amity · Structure no. 00416A01W 04489

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,637
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W (hwy 91) over Ash Swale is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 99W (hwy 91) over Ash Swale in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 8,637 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOr 99W (hwy 91)
CrossesAsh Swale
LocationIn Amity
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.11268, -123.20676
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,637 (2022)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 99W (hwy 91) over Ash Swale built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Or 99W (hwy 91) over Ash Swale 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99W (hwy 91) over Ash Swale carry?

About 8,637 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 99W (hwy 91) over Ash Swale?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99W (hwy 91) over Ash Swale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.