US Bridges

Old Salem RD over Murder Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 3.00 MI No of Albany · Structure no. 000622036700261

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,034
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Salem RD over Murder Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Salem RD over Murder Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,034 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,227 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Salem RD
CrossesMurder Creek
Location3.00 MI No of Albany
RouteCounty Highway A0500
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.66572, -123.06066
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,034 (2021)
Projected traffic11,227 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Salem RD over Murder Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Old Salem RD over Murder 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Salem RD over Murder Creek carry?

About 8,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Salem RD over Murder Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Old Salem RD over Murder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.