US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Lake Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 16.4 E Deadwood Po · Structure no. 01099A229 02938

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Lake Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Lake Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesLake Creek
Location16.4 E Deadwood Po
RouteState Highway 36
StateOregon
Coordinates44.18953, -123.55023
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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Lake 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 36 (hwy 229) over Lake Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Lake Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 36 (hwy 229) over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.