US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) Con over HWY 39 WB

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 142 MI E of Polk Yamhill · Structure no. 08950 039C04406

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,125
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) Con over HWY 39 WB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) Con over HWY 39 WB in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,125 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2042. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39) Con
CrossesHWY 39 WB
Location142 MI E of Polk Yamhill
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.18991, -123.21624
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,125 (2022)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 18 (hwy 39) Con over HWY 39 WB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) Con over HWY 39 WB 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) Con over HWY 39 WB carry?

About 7,125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) Con over HWY 39 WB?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) Con over HWY 39 WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.