US Bridges

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Amazon Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 1.6 E. Cheshire P.O. · Structure no. 17939 229 04930

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,470
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 36 (hwy 229) over Amazon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 36 (hwy 229) over Amazon Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,470 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 36 (hwy 229)
CrossesAmazon Creek
Location1.6 E. Cheshire P.O.
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.19344, -123.24884
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,470 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Amazon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 36 (hwy 229) over Amazon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Or 36 (hwy 229) over Amazon Creek carry?

About 3,470 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.