Stringtown Road over Palmer Creek
FairYamhill County, Oregon · 1.5 MI S of Dayton · Structure no. 11825 000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 146
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stringtown Road over Palmer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Stringtown Road over Palmer Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2025. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stringtown Road over Palmer Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stringtown Road 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Stringtown Road over Palmer Creek carry?
About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Stringtown Road over Palmer Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Stringtown Road over Palmer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.