Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek
PoorPosted for loadLane County, Oregon · 00.7 E Cheshire Po · Structure no. 01755E229 04836
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,445
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 3,445 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek carry?
About 3,445 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.