Or 226 (hwy 211) over Mill Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 007 MI E HWY 16 JCT · Structure no. 04272 211 00073
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,594
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Or 226 (hwy 211) over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over Mill Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,594 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Or 226 (hwy 211) over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?
About 5,594 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Mill Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Or 226 (hwy 211) over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.