US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Deadwood Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.2 E Deadwood Po · Structure no. 01331 229 01309

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Deadwood Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Deadwood Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesDeadwood Creek
Location00.2 E Deadwood Po
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.09504, -123.75929
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 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 rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 36 (hwy 229) over Deadwood Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Deadwood 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Or 36 (hwy 229) over Deadwood Creek carry?

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.