Lobster Valley RD over Little Lobster Creek
FairBenton County, Oregon · 0534 MI NW of HWY 201 · Structure no. 12069A000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lobster Valley RD over Little Lobster Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lobster Valley RD over Little Lobster Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lobster Valley RD over Little Lobster Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lobster Valley RD over Little Lobster 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 Lobster Valley RD over Little Lobster Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lobster Valley RD over Little Lobster Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Lobster Valley RD over Little Lobster Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.