US Bridges

Bridge Street over Christopher Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 005 MI S HWY 126 · Structure no. 39C112106000008

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,463
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Christopher Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bridge Street over Christopher Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,618 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesChristopher Creek
Location005 MI S HWY 126
RouteCounty Highway C1060
StateOregon
Coordinates44.08931, -122.71428
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2020)
Projected traffic1,618 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Bridge Street over Christopher Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Christopher 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Christopher Creek carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Christopher Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Christopher Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.