US Bridges

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Crabtree Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 035 MI W Scio · Structure no. 04278A211 00631

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,452
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Crabtree Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over Crabtree Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,452 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 226 (hwy 211)
CrossesCrabtree Creek
Location035 MI W Scio
RouteState Highway 226
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.65451, -122.85144
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,452 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$799,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 226 (hwy 211) over Crabtree Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Crabtree 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 Crabtree Creek carry?

About 3,452 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Or 226 (hwy 211) over Crabtree Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 226 (hwy 211) over Crabtree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.