US Bridges

Poverty Bend RD over N Yamhill River

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 2.5 MI No.Of Mcminnville · Structure no. 18448 000 00000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
314
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poverty Bend RD over N Yamhill River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poverty Bend RD over N Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2025. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesPoverty Bend RD
CrossesN Yamhill River
Location2.5 MI No.Of Mcminnville
RouteCounty Highway C0218
StateOregon
Coordinates45.2519, -123.17415
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$687,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poverty Bend RD over N Yamhill River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poverty Bend RD over N Yamhill River 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 Poverty Bend RD over N Yamhill River carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Poverty Bend RD over N Yamhill River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Poverty Bend RD over N Yamhill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.