US Bridges

Bailey Hill over Amazon Creek

Fair

Lane County, Oregon · Eugene Baileyh&amazon · Structure no. 40039 000 00011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,813
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey Hill over Amazon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bailey Hill over Amazon Creek in Lane County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 16,813 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,277 by 2025. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBailey Hill
CrossesAmazon Creek
LocationEugene Baileyh&amazon
RouteCity Street U1055
StateOregon
Coordinates44.04636, -123.148
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,813 (2020)
Projected traffic27,277 by 2025
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Bailey Hill over Amazon Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey Hill over Amazon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey Hill over Amazon Creek carry?

About 16,813 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Bailey Hill over Amazon Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey Hill over Amazon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.