US Bridges

Melton Road over Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · E of JCT HWY 222 / HWY 1 · Structure no. 18910 000 00000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
299
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melton Road over Hill Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Melton Road over Hill Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2025. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMelton Road
CrossesHill Creek
LocationE of JCT HWY 222 / HWY 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.91849, -123.00914
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic299 (2020)
Projected traffic342 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Melton Road over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melton Road over Hill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Melton Road over Hill Creek carry?

About 299 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Melton Road over Hill Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Melton Road over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.