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Or 240 (hwy 151) over Chehalem Creek

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · 015 MI E Newberg · Structure no. 19153 151 00966

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 240 (hwy 151) over Chehalem Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 240 (hwy 151) over Chehalem Creek in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,258 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 240 (hwy 151)
CrossesChehalem Creek
Location015 MI E Newberg
RouteState Highway 240
CountyYamhill County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.3136, -123.0067
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,258 (2022)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Or 240 (hwy 151) over Chehalem Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 240 (hwy 151) over Chehalem Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Or 240 (hwy 151) over Chehalem Creek carry?

About 8,258 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Or 240 (hwy 151) over Chehalem Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Or 240 (hwy 151) over Chehalem Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.