US Bridges

M Street over Silk Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 0006 MI S Main Street · Structure no. 16906 000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,434
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

M Street over Silk Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying M Street over Silk Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesM Street
CrossesSilk Creek
Location0006 MI S Main Street
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates43.7968, -123.07037
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,434 (2020)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 M Street over Silk Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is M Street over Silk 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does M Street over Silk Creek carry?

About 1,434 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is M Street over Silk Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns M Street over Silk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.