US Bridges

Or 99 (hwy 226) over Hill Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 01.1 MI S HWY 222 JCT · Structure no. 02486 226 00681

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,562
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 99 (hwy 226) over Hill Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 99 (hwy 226) over Hill Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 3,562 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 99 (hwy 226)
CrossesHill Creek
Location01.1 MI S HWY 222 JCT
RouteState Highway 99
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.90276, -123.01934
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,562 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 99 (hwy 226) over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 99 (hwy 226) over Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 99 (hwy 226) over Hill Creek carry?

About 3,562 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Or 99 (hwy 226) over Hill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Or 99 (hwy 226) over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.