US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River

FairPosted for load

Yamhill County, Oregon · 006 MI SW HWY 01W JCT · Structure no. 08003 039 05157

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
629 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,538
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 22,538 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,600 by 2042. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesYamhill River
Location006 MI SW HWY 01W JCT
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2267, -123.07772
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length629 ft (191.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,538 (2022)
Projected traffic22,600 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River carry?

About 22,538 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River?

The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.