US Bridges

B Street over Willow Creek EB

Good

Jefferson County, Oregon · 0.3 MI E of HWY 97 · Structure no. 69001 B39500029

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Street over Willow Creek EB is a prestressed concrete slab carrying B Street over Willow Creek EB in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 37 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 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2025. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesB Street
CrossesWillow Creek EB
Location0.3 MI E of HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63592, -121.12377
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 B Street over Willow Creek EB built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is B Street over Willow Creek EB 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does B Street over Willow Creek EB carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is B Street over Willow Creek EB?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns B Street over Willow Creek EB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.