US 20 (hwy 16) over Sheep Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 070 MI W Tombstone Pass · Structure no. 02025 016 05660
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 988
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 (hwy 16) over Sheep Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 16) over Sheep Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 988 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 (hwy 16) over Sheep Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 20 (hwy 16) over Sheep 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 16) over Sheep Creek carry?
About 988 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 20 (hwy 16) over Sheep Creek?
The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 (hwy 16) over Sheep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.