US Bridges

Bennett Creek Road over Bennett Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 015 MI N Cottage Grove · Structure no. 39C221221200101

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,174
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Creek Road over Bennett Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bennett Creek Road over Bennett Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,174 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBennett Creek Road
CrossesBennett Creek
Location015 MI N Cottage Grove
RouteCounty Highway C2212
StateOregon
Coordinates43.81323, -123.07405
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 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 traffic1,174 (2020)
Projected traffic1,374 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Bennett Creek Road over Bennett Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett Creek Road over Bennett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett Creek Road over Bennett Creek carry?

About 1,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bennett Creek Road over Bennett 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 Bennett Creek Road over Bennett Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.