US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 010 MI W of HWY 99W · Structure no. 01755O229 05090

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,894
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek is a steel continuous culvert carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,894 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesCreek
Location010 MI W of HWY 99W
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.19324, -123.21661
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,894 (2022)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 36 (hwy 229) over 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 2024.

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

About 3,894 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Or 36 (hwy 229) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.