US Bridges

Palmer CR RD over Palmer Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 3.2 MI S of Dayton · Structure no. 11795A033 00178

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
307 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer CR RD over Palmer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palmer CR RD over Palmer Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 615 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2025. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer CR RD
CrossesPalmer Creek
Location3.2 MI S of Dayton
RouteCounty Highway A0698
CountyYamhill County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.18112, -123.06769
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2020)
Projected traffic690 by 2025
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palmer CR RD over Palmer Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer CR RD over Palmer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Palmer CR RD over Palmer Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Palmer CR RD over Palmer Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer CR RD over Palmer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.