US Bridges

Meadow Lake Road over N Yamhill River

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · 001 MI W Carlton · Structure no. 20066 021 01032

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
424 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,620
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Lake Road over N Yamhill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meadow Lake Road over N Yamhill River in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,315 by 2025. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMeadow Lake Road
CrossesN Yamhill River
Location001 MI W Carlton
RouteCounty Highway A0707
StateOregon
Coordinates45.29417, -123.1867
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 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 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,620 (2020)
Projected traffic6,315 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Lake Road over N Yamhill River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Lake Road over N 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow Lake Road over N Yamhill River carry?

About 5,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Lake Road over N Yamhill River?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Lake Road over N Yamhill River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.