US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 33) over Newton Creek

Fair

Benton County, Oregon · 008 MI E of Philomath Po · Structure no. 20139 033 05131

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 33) over Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 34 (hwy 33) over Newton Creek in Benton County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 13,380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,200 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOr 34 (hwy 33)
CrossesNewton Creek
Location008 MI E of Philomath Po
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.54059, -123.35365
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,380 (2022)
Projected traffic23,200 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 34 (hwy 33) over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 33) over Newton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 33) over Newton Creek carry?

About 13,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Or 34 (hwy 33) over Newton Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Or 34 (hwy 33) over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.