Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 006 MI E CR 20B Inter · Structure no. 11958 090300060
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.