US Bridges

Sunnycrest Road over Chehalem Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · At W Cl Newberg · Structure no. 18143 030 00070

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,093
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnycrest Road over Chehalem Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sunnycrest Road over Chehalem Creek 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 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,213 by 2025. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnycrest Road
CrossesChehalem Creek
LocationAt W Cl Newberg
RouteCounty Highway A0703
CountyYamhill County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.29997, -122.98879
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2020)
Projected traffic1,213 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnycrest Road over Chehalem Creek built?

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

What condition is Sunnycrest Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnycrest Road over Chehalem Creek carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunnycrest Road over Chehalem Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnycrest Road over Chehalem Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.