US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Indian Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 2.4 MI W of Deadwood · Structure no. 01403 229 01055

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Indian Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.4 MI W of Deadwood
RouteState Highway 36
StateOregon
Coordinates44.081, -123.7899
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2022)
Projected traffic460 by 2042
Trucks19%
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

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

About 429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.