US Bridges

No Data Entered over Link Creek

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Jefferson County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 060105000001070

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Link Creek is a steel culvert carrying No Data Entered over Link Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesLink Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 20700
CountyJefferson County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.41751, -121.75649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (—)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Link Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Link 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Link Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is No Data Entered over Link Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns No Data Entered over Link Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.