US Bridges

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Jordan Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 050 MI W Linn Benton CO L · Structure no. 04285 211 02045

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,786
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 226 (hwy 211) over Jordan Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 226 (hwy 211) over Jordan Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,786 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 226 (hwy 211)
CrossesJordan Creek
Location050 MI W Linn Benton CO L
RouteState Highway 226
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.75095, -122.66795
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,786 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Or 226 (hwy 211) over Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

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

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.