US Bridges

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Hess Creek Trib

Good

Yamhill County, Oregon · MP 56.06 · Structure no. 22002 039 05606

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,914
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 18 (hwy 39) over Hess Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 18 (hwy 39) over Hess Creek Trib in Yamhill County, Oregon. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,914 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2042. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

CarriesOr 18 (hwy 39)
CrossesHess Creek Trib
LocationMP 56.06
RouteState Highway 18
StateOregon
Coordinates45.27032, -123.01128
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating69.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,914 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 18 (hwy 39) over Hess Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Hess Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Or 18 (hwy 39) over Hess Creek Trib carry?

About 11,914 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Or 18 (hwy 39) over Hess Creek Trib?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Or 18 (hwy 39) over Hess Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.