US Bridges

NW 9th Street over Sequoia Creek

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Oregon · 00.1 MI N of NW Circle Bl · Structure no. 07T19 000 00000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,662
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 9th Street over Sequoia Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 9th Street over Sequoia Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 85 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,662 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,644 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 9th Street
CrossesSequoia Creek
Location00.1 MI N of NW Circle Bl
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.59054, -123.25392
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating21.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,662 (2020)
Projected traffic28,644 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 NW 9th Street over Sequoia Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is NW 9th Street over Sequoia 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NW 9th Street over Sequoia Creek carry?

About 19,662 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 9th Street over Sequoia Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NW 9th Street over Sequoia Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.