US Bridges

Fairdale Road over North Yamhill River

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 8 MI Wnw of Yamhill · Structure no. 11536F000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairdale Road over North Yamhill River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fairdale Road over North Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2025. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFairdale Road
CrossesNorth Yamhill River
Location8 MI Wnw of Yamhill
RouteCounty Highway C0245
StateOregon
Coordinates45.36326, -123.33133
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2020)
Projected traffic269 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$459,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fairdale Road over North Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairdale Road over North 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fairdale Road over North Yamhill River carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairdale Road over North Yamhill River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fairdale Road over North Yamhill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.