US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River Overflow

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 015 MI W HWY 156 JCT · Structure no. 08492 039 04576

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
24,417
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River Overflow is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River Overflow in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 24,417 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,100 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesYamhill River Overflow
Location015 MI W HWY 156 JCT
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.19773, -123.18432
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,417 (2022)
Projected traffic29,100 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Overflow built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Yamhill River Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

About 24,417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.