US Bridges

HWY 69 over Willow Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.1 W Belt Line RD · Structure no. 02052A069 00303

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,297
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 69 over Willow Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 17,297 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,600 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesHWY 69
CrossesWillow Creek
Location00.1 W Belt Line RD
RouteState Highway 569
StateOregon
Coordinates44.0481, -123.1741
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,297 (2022)
Projected traffic24,600 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 HWY 69 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 69 over Willow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 69 over Willow Creek carry?

About 17,297 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.