US Bridges

Mountain View Road over Ames Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 0.10 W of 18th Street · Structure no. 043B13000000010

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
824
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain View Road over Ames Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mountain View Road over Ames Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,236 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMountain View Road
CrossesAmes Creek
Location0.10 W of 18th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.39071, -122.72063
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2021)
Projected traffic1,236 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mountain View Road over Ames Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain View Road over Ames 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain View Road over Ames Creek carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mountain View Road over Ames Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain View Road over Ames Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.