US Bridges

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Jordan Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 058 MI W Lyons · Structure no. 04283 211 01867

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,655
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Jordan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over Jordan Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 226 (hwy 211)
CrossesJordan Creek
Location058 MI W Lyons
RouteState Highway 226
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.73388, -122.69354
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,655 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed22.4 mi (36 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,655 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.