US Bridges

Wendling RD over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 035 MI NE Marcola · Structure no. 39C174197500357

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wendling RD over Mill Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Wendling RD over Mill Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWendling RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location035 MI NE Marcola
RouteCounty Highway C1975
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.19129, -122.79879
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck12 ft (3.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$435,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wendling RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wendling RD over Mill 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 Wendling RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wendling RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Wendling RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.