US Bridges

River Bend Road over Salt Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · W of Whiteson on 34 · Structure no. 11632F000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
201 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
812
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Bend Road over Salt Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Bend Road over Salt Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 812 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 912 by 2025. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Bend Road
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationW of Whiteson on 34
RouteCounty Highway C0034
CountyYamhill County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.15257, -123.20091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic812 (2020)
Projected traffic912 by 2025
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Bend Road over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Bend Road over Salt 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does River Bend Road over Salt Creek carry?

About 812 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is River Bend Road over Salt Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns River Bend Road over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.