US Bridges

NE 9th Street over Willow Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · NE 9th Steet Madras · Structure no. 22349 000 00000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
381
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 9th Street over Willow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 9th Street over Willow Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 9th Street
CrossesWillow Creek
LocationNE 9th Steet Madras
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63708, -121.12544
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2020)
Projected traffic434 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 NE 9th Street over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 9th Street over Willow 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NE 9th Street over Willow Creek carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is NE 9th Street over Willow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns NE 9th Street over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.