US Bridges

Grand Island Loop over Small Stream

PoorPosted for load

Yamhill County, Oregon · On Grand Island · Structure no. 11882 000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Island Loop over Small Stream is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Grand Island Loop over Small Stream in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrand Island Loop
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationOn Grand Island
RouteCounty Highway C0475
StateOregon
Coordinates45.12116, -123.01166
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Island Loop over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Island Loop over Small Stream 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 Grand Island Loop over Small Stream carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Grand Island Loop over Small Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Island Loop over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.