US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Little Lake Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 13.2 E Deadwood Po · Structure no. 04029 229 02609

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
398
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Little Lake Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Little Lake Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesLittle Lake Creek
Location13.2 E Deadwood Po
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.1672, -123.5767
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2022)
Projected traffic420 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 Little Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

About 398 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 36 (hwy 229) over Little Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.