Patty Lane over Ash Swale
PoorPosted for loadYamhill County, Oregon · 020 MI S of Amity · Structure no. 11629 000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 127 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 129
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Patty Lane over Ash Swale is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Patty Lane over Ash Swale in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 129 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2025. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Patty Lane over Ash Swale built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Patty Lane over Ash Swale in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Patty Lane over Ash Swale carry?
About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Patty Lane over Ash Swale?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Patty Lane over Ash Swale?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.