US Bridges

Penn Road over Noti Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · 025 MI West of Vaughn · Structure no. 39C438436600679

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Road over Noti Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Penn Road over Noti Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesPenn Road
CrossesNoti Creek
Location025 MI West of Vaughn
RouteCounty Highway C4366
StateOregon
Coordinates44.03022, -123.46301
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Penn Road over Noti Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penn Road over Noti 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 Penn Road over Noti Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Penn Road over Noti Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Road over Noti Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.