US Bridges

Or 99W (hwy 91) SB over North Yamhill River

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 002 MI N Mcminnville · Structure no. 00441 01W 03499

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
360 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99W (hwy 91) SB over North Yamhill River is a steel truss - deck carrying Or 99W (hwy 91) SB over North Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 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 10,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,750 by 2042. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 99W (hwy 91) SB
CrossesNorth Yamhill River
Location002 MI N Mcminnville
RouteState Highway 99
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2318, -123.16119
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,350 (2022)
Projected traffic12,750 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99W (hwy 91) SB over North Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99W (hwy 91) SB over North Yamhill River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Or 99W (hwy 91) SB over North Yamhill River carry?

About 10,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Or 99W (hwy 91) SB over North Yamhill River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99W (hwy 91) SB over North Yamhill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.