US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 16) over Wiley Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 046 MI E Sweet Home · Structure no. 01330A016 03022

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 16) over Wiley Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 20 (hwy 16) over Wiley Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,610 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 16)
CrossesWiley Creek
Location046 MI E Sweet Home
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.40705, -122.67415
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,610 (2022)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 20 (hwy 16) over Wiley Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 16) over Wiley 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 16) over Wiley Creek carry?

About 4,610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 16) over Wiley Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 16) over Wiley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.