US Bridges

Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 070 MI South of Veneta · Structure no. 39C411408200022

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesBattle Creek RD
CrossesBattle Creek
Location070 MI South of Veneta
RouteCounty Highway C4082
StateOregon
Coordinates43.96868, -123.32018
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battle Creek RD over Battle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Creek RD over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.