Or 226 (hwy 211) over Thomas Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 040 MI E Scio · Structure no. 02321 211 01386
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,655
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 226 (hwy 211) over Thomas Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over Thomas Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 87 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 1,655 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Or 226 (hwy 211) over Thomas Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Thomas 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Or 226 (hwy 211) over Thomas Creek carry?
About 1,655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Thomas Creek?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Or 226 (hwy 211) over Thomas Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.