US Bridges

Or 18 Bus (HWY157) over Willamina River

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · In Willamina · Structure no. 00937A157 00225

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 Bus (HWY157) over Willamina River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 18 Bus (HWY157) over Willamina River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,308 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOr 18 Bus (HWY157)
CrossesWillamina River
LocationIn Willamina
RouteState Highway 213
StateOregon
Coordinates45.07793, -123.48666
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,308 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$815,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 18 Bus (HWY157) over Willamina River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 18 Bus (HWY157) over Willamina 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 2023.

How much traffic does Or 18 Bus (HWY157) over Willamina River carry?

About 5,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 Bus (HWY157) over Willamina River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 18 Bus (HWY157) over Willamina River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.