US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Greenleaf Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 08.4 E Deadwood Po · Structure no. 04025A229 02138

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
416
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Greenleaf Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Greenleaf Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesGreenleaf Creek
Location08.4 E Deadwood Po
RouteState Highway 36
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1268, -123.619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic416 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Greenleaf Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

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

About 416 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.