US Bridges

US101 (hwy 9) over China Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 08.7 MI S Linc-Lane CO LN · Structure no. 01114 009 17568

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,003
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US101 (hwy 9) over China Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US101 (hwy 9) over China Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,003 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 81.4 mi (131 km).

Location

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CarriesUS101 (hwy 9)
CrossesChina Creek
Location08.7 MI S Linc-Lane CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 101
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.16534, -124.11339
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,003 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed81.4 mi (131 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US101 (hwy 9) over China Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US101 (hwy 9) over China 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US101 (hwy 9) over China Creek carry?

About 3,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US101 (hwy 9) over China Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US101 (hwy 9) over China Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.