US Bridges

Sweet Creek Road over Sweet Creek

Good

Lane County, Oregon · 1.98 M S HWY 36-HWY126 Jc · Structure no. 21709C503600190

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,130 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweet Creek Road over Sweet Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sweet Creek Road over Sweet Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 608 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 673 by 2025. The structure is 1,130 ft (344.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSweet Creek Road
CrossesSweet Creek
Location1.98 M S HWY 36-HWY126 Jc
RouteCounty Highway C5036
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.01498, -123.86954
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,130 ft (344.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2020)
Projected traffic673 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sweet Creek Road over Sweet Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweet Creek Road over Sweet 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 Sweet Creek Road over Sweet Creek carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sweet Creek Road over Sweet Creek?

The structure is 1,130 ft (344.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sweet Creek Road over Sweet Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.