Or 240 (hwy 151) over East Fork Chehalem Creek
FairYamhill County, Oregon · 0.1 MI S Newberg · Structure no. 17451 151 01097
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,985
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 240 (hwy 151) over East Fork Chehalem Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 240 (hwy 151) over East Fork Chehalem Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8,985 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2042. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 240 (hwy 151) over East Fork Chehalem Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 240 (hwy 151) over East Fork Chehalem 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Or 240 (hwy 151) over East Fork Chehalem Creek carry?
About 8,985 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Or 240 (hwy 151) over East Fork Chehalem Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Or 240 (hwy 151) over East Fork Chehalem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.