US Bridges

Hill Road over Black Canyon Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 030 MI N Springfield · Structure no. 39C167195600068

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,014
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Road over Black Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hill Road over Black Canyon 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 6 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 2,014 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,359 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHill Road
CrossesBlack Canyon Creek
Location030 MI N Springfield
RouteCounty Highway C1956
StateOregon
Coordinates44.10073, -122.95461
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,014 (2020)
Projected traffic2,359 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hill Road over Black Canyon Creek built?

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

What condition is Hill Road over Black Canyon 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 Hill Road over Black Canyon Creek carry?

About 2,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hill Road over Black Canyon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Road over Black Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.