US Bridges

Or 22 (hwy 32) over South Yamhill River

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 064 MI NW Valley JCT · Structure no. 00612 032 01857

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,224
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 22 (hwy 32) over South Yamhill River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 22 (hwy 32) over South Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 2,224 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 22 (hwy 32)
CrossesSouth Yamhill River
Location064 MI NW Valley JCT
RouteState Highway 22
CountyYamhill County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.09119, -123.67521
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,224 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 22 (hwy 32) over South Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 22 (hwy 32) over South 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 22 (hwy 32) over South Yamhill River carry?

About 2,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Or 22 (hwy 32) over South Yamhill River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Or 22 (hwy 32) over South Yamhill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.