US Bridges

Old Santiam HWY over Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 003 MI E US HWY 20 · Structure no. 11936 073000030

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
412
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Santiam HWY over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Santiam HWY over Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 412 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesOld Santiam HWY
CrossesCreek
Location003 MI E US HWY 20
RouteCounty Highway C0730
StateOregon
Coordinates44.49862, -122.84578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic412 (2021)
Projected traffic536 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$133,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Santiam HWY over Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Santiam HWY over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Santiam HWY over Creek carry?

About 412 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Santiam HWY over Creek?

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

Who owns Old Santiam HWY over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.