US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Lint Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 005 MI E HWY 9 JCT · Structure no. 04166 027 00055

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,466
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Lint Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Or 34 (hwy 27) over Lint Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 4,466 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 34 (hwy 27)
CrossesLint Creek
Location005 MI E HWY 9 JCT
RouteState Highway 34
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.43058, -124.05803
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,466 (2022)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$533,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 34 (hwy 27) over Lint Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Lint 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Or 34 (hwy 27) over Lint Creek carry?

About 4,466 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Lint Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Or 34 (hwy 27) over Lint Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.