US Bridges

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Fall Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Oregon · 008 MI W Lincoln CO LN · Structure no. 04181 027 02669

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
752
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 34 (hwy 27) over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 34 (hwy 27) over Fall Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesOr 34 (hwy 27)
CrossesFall Creek
Location008 MI W Lincoln CO LN
RouteState Highway 34
StateOregon
Coordinates44.37894, -123.73086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 34 (hwy 27) over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 34 (hwy 27) over Fall 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 Fall Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

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

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.