US Bridges

HWY 153 over Deer Creek

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · 009 MI W Bellevue JCT · Structure no. 05038A153 00090

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 153 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 153 over Deer Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 576 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHWY 153
CrossesDeer Creek
Location009 MI W Bellevue JCT
RouteState Highway 153
StateOregon
Coordinates45.11118, -123.30464
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 HWY 153 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 153 over Deer Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 153 over Deer Creek carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is HWY 153 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 153 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.