US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 431) over Twentymile Creek

FairPosted for load

Lake County, Oregon · 046 MI E Adel · Structure no. 09538 431 03278

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 431) over Twentymile Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 431) over Twentymile Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 308 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 431)
CrossesTwentymile Creek
Location046 MI E Adel
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.17455, -119.81076
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic308 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$587,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 140 (hwy 431) over Twentymile Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 431) over Twentymile 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 431) over Twentymile Creek carry?

About 308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 431) over Twentymile Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 431) over Twentymile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.