US Bridges

Indian CR RD over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Lane County, Oregon · 0551 MI N HWY 36 · Structure no. 39C544513000551

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian CR RD over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Indian CR RD over Indian Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian CR RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0551 MI N HWY 36
RouteCounty Highway C5130
CountyLane County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.11193, -123.84879
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$666,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian CR RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian CR RD over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Indian CR RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Indian CR RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Indian CR RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.