US Bridges

HWY 153 over South Yamhill River

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · 0.30 MI E HWY 39 · Structure no. 17482 153 00306

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 153 over South Yamhill River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying HWY 153 over South Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,102 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesHWY 153
CrossesSouth Yamhill River
Location0.30 MI E HWY 39
RouteState Highway 153
StateOregon
Coordinates45.10881, -123.26208
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 153 over South Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 153 over South Yamhill River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 153 over South Yamhill River carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is HWY 153 over South Yamhill River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 153 over South Yamhill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.