HWY 140 (or 219) over Hess Creek
FairPosted for loadYamhill County, Oregon · 020 MI S Newberg · Structure no. 08155 140 02307
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY 140 (or 219) over Hess Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 140 (or 219) over Hess Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 20,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,800 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY 140 (or 219) over Hess Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY 140 (or 219) over Hess Creek 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 HWY 140 (or 219) over Hess Creek carry?
About 20,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is HWY 140 (or 219) over Hess Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns HWY 140 (or 219) over Hess Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.