US Bridges

HWY 69 over Crow Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 00.9 N JCT HWY 01W · Structure no. 16378 069 00746

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,046
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 69 over Crow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying HWY 69 over Crow Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 61 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 55,046 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 69,400 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHWY 69
CrossesCrow Creek
Location00.9 N JCT HWY 01W
RouteState Highway 569
StateOregon
Coordinates44.09784, -123.14857
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,046 (2022)
Projected traffic69,400 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crow Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is HWY 69 over Crow 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 Crow Creek carry?

About 55,046 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 69 over Crow Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 69 over Crow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.