Berlin Road over Mcdowell Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 0172 MI S CR 20B · Structure no. 11955A072800172
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 824
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Berlin Road over Mcdowell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Berlin Road over Mcdowell Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,082 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Berlin Road over Mcdowell Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Berlin Road over Mcdowell 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 2024.
How much traffic does Berlin Road over Mcdowell Creek carry?
About 824 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Berlin Road over Mcdowell Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Berlin Road over Mcdowell Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.