Foster RD over Oliver Creek
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Oregon · 0048 MI S of Dawson RD · Structure no. 14145 000 00050
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 50 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Foster RD over Oliver Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Foster RD over Oliver Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Foster RD over Oliver Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Foster RD over Oliver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Foster RD over Oliver Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Foster RD over Oliver Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Foster RD over Oliver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.