US Bridges

Or 242 (hwy 015) over Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 15.6 MI E Blue River · Structure no. 21084 015 06670

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 242 (hwy 015) over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 242 (hwy 015) over Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOr 242 (hwy 015)
CrossesCreek
Location15.6 MI E Blue River
RouteState Highway 242
StateOregon
Coordinates44.17828, -121.90881
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 242 (hwy 015) over Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 242 (hwy 015) over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 242 (hwy 015) over Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Or 242 (hwy 015) over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Or 242 (hwy 015) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.