US Bridges

Chapel DR over Newton Creek

Good

Benton County, Oregon · 0.9 MI SE of Philomath · Structure no. 19215 264 00085

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,560
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel DR over Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chapel DR over Newton Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesChapel DR
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.9 MI SE of Philomath
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5319, -123.35018
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2020)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chapel DR over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel DR over Newton Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Chapel DR over Newton Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Chapel DR over Newton Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chapel DR over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.