C Street West over Nice Creek
PoorPosted for loadColumbia County, Oregon · Rainier Oregon Westside · Structure no. 09C01 000 00000
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 732
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
C Street West over Nice Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying C Street West over Nice Creek in Columbia County, Oregon. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2025. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was C Street West over Nice Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is C Street West over Nice 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does C Street West over Nice Creek carry?
About 732 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is C Street West over Nice Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns C Street West over Nice Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.