Sutton Lake Road over Mercer Creek
GoodLane County, Oregon · 003 MI E HWY101-SUTTON Lk · Structure no. 39C561523000042
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,512
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutton Lake Road over Mercer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sutton Lake Road over Mercer 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,512 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,772 by 2025. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutton Lake Road over Mercer Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sutton Lake Road over Mercer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Sutton Lake Road over Mercer Creek carry?
About 1,512 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sutton Lake Road over Mercer Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Sutton Lake Road over Mercer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.