US Bridges

Westside Road over Baker Creek

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · 007 MI N Mcminnville · Structure no. 11640A021 00922

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,351
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westside Road over Baker Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westside Road over Baker Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,351 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,101 by 2025. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestside Road
CrossesBaker Creek
Location007 MI N Mcminnville
RouteCounty Highway A0708
StateOregon
Coordinates45.23355, -123.19731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 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 traffic7,351 (2020)
Projected traffic8,101 by 2025
Trucks15%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$523,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westside Road over Baker Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westside Road over Baker Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Westside Road over Baker Creek carry?

About 7,351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Westside Road over Baker Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Westside Road over Baker Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.