US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 038 MI E Polk Yam CO LN · Structure no. 08063 039 03364

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
439 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,099
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over South Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 10,099 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2042. The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesSouth Yamhill River
Location038 MI E Polk Yam CO LN
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.09477, -123.37552
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 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 rating12.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length439 ft (133.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,099 (2022)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 South Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 10,099 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 439 ft (133.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.