US Bridges

Powerhouse Hill RD over Baker Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 560 MI W of Mcminnville · Structure no. 11542F000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
239
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powerhouse Hill RD over Baker Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Powerhouse Hill RD over Baker Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 269 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPowerhouse Hill RD
CrossesBaker Creek
Location560 MI W of Mcminnville
RouteCounty Highway C0284
StateOregon
Coordinates45.22668, -123.31361
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 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 closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$143,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Powerhouse Hill RD over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powerhouse Hill RD over Baker 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Powerhouse Hill RD over Baker Creek carry?

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

How long is Powerhouse Hill RD over Baker Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Powerhouse Hill RD over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.