US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 1st Xing

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 12.4 W Cheshire Po · Structure no. 00730A229 03520

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,226
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 1st Xing is a steel continuous culvert carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 1st Xing in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesLong Tom River 1st Xing
Location12.4 W Cheshire Po
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.18788, -123.4534
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 above top of footing
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 rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,226 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 1st Xing built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 1st 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 1st Xing carry?

About 1,226 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 1st Xing?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Or 36 (hwy 229) over Long Tom River 1st Xing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.