US Bridges

Belts RD over Creek Frontage Rt

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 010 MI N Diamond Hill Int · Structure no. 08466 001F20997

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,064
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belts RD over Creek Frontage Rt is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belts RD over Creek Frontage Rt 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,064 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBelts RD
CrossesCreek Frontage Rt
Location010 MI N Diamond Hill Int
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateOregon
Coordinates44.29275, -123.05991
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,064 (2022)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Belts RD over Creek Frontage Rt built?

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

What condition is Belts RD over Creek Frontage Rt in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Belts RD over Creek Frontage Rt carry?

About 16,064 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Belts RD over Creek Frontage Rt?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Belts RD over Creek Frontage Rt?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.