US Bridges

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Muddy Creek

Good

Lake County, Oregon · 077 MI W Lakeview · Structure no. 19129 020 08824

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,314
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 140 (hwy 020) over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 140 (hwy 020) over Muddy Creek in Lake County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOr 140 (hwy 020)
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location077 MI W Lakeview
RouteState Highway 140
StateOregon
Coordinates42.18, -120.4992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 140 (hwy 020) over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Muddy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Or 140 (hwy 020) over Muddy Creek carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 140 (hwy 020) over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 140 (hwy 020) over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.