US Bridges

Or 229 (hwy 181) over Euchre Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 040 MI N of Siletz · Structure no. 01968A181 01942

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
629
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 229 (hwy 181) over Euchre Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 229 (hwy 181) over Euchre Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 229 (hwy 181)
CrossesEuchre Creek
Location040 MI N of Siletz
RouteState Highway 229
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.77975, -123.90672
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2022)
Projected traffic670 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 229 (hwy 181) over Euchre Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 229 (hwy 181) over Euchre 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Or 229 (hwy 181) over Euchre Creek carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Or 229 (hwy 181) over Euchre Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Or 229 (hwy 181) over Euchre Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.