US Bridges

Or 229 (hwy 181) over Depot Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Oregon · 002 MI N HWY 33 JCT · Structure no. 09050 181 03114

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,605
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 229 (hwy 181) over Depot Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 229 (hwy 181) over Depot Creek in Lincoln County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,605 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 229 (hwy 181)
CrossesDepot Creek
Location002 MI N HWY 33 JCT
RouteState Highway 229
CountyLincoln County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63503, -123.94716
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,605 (2022)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 Depot Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 229 (hwy 181) over Depot Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 3,605 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

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

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.