US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 3rd Xing

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 05.3 W Cheshire Po · Structure no. 00728A229 03839

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 3rd Xing is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 3rd Xing in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 2,122 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesLong Tom River 3rd Xing
Location05.3 W Cheshire Po
RouteState Highway 36
StateOregon
Coordinates44.15117, -123.42599
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,122 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 3rd Xing built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 3rd Xing 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 3rd Xing carry?

About 2,122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 3rd Xing?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 3rd Xing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.