US Bridges

Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 038 MI E CR#24 · Structure no. 11959 090300383

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUpper Berlin RD
CrossesHamilton Creek
Location038 MI E CR#24
RouteCounty Highway C0903
StateOregon
Coordinates44.53542, -122.70459
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic118 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek built?

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

What condition is Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton 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 Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Berlin RD over Hamilton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.