US Bridges

HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 023 MI S Newberg · Structure no. 08156 140 02346

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,091 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,595
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River 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 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 4,595 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 1,091 ft (332.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 140 (or 219)
CrossesWillamette River
Location023 MI S Newberg
RouteState Highway 219
CountyYamhill County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.26756, -122.94337
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,091 ft (332.4 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,595 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River carry?

About 4,595 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River?

The structure is 1,091 ft (332.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 140 (or 219) over Willamette River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.