Bellinger Scale RD over Hamilton CR
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 003 MI N CR 20B · Structure no. 11974 072200027
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,390
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bellinger Scale RD over Hamilton CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bellinger Scale RD over Hamilton CR in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,957 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bellinger Scale RD over Hamilton CR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bellinger Scale RD over Hamilton CR 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 Bellinger Scale RD over Hamilton CR carry?
About 1,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bellinger Scale RD over Hamilton CR?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Bellinger Scale RD over Hamilton CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.