US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Green Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.7 W Deadwood Po · Structure no. 04019A229 01224

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
443
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Green Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Green 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 443 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 90.7 mi (146 km).

CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesGreen Creek
Location00.7 W Deadwood Po
RouteState Highway 36
StateOregon
Coordinates44.09335, -123.77616
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic443 (2022)
Projected traffic470 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed90.7 mi (146 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 Green Creek built?

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

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

About 443 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.