N Lake Creek DR over Swale
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 012 MI West HWY 99E · Structure no. 12238 012200115
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 592
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Lake Creek DR over Swale is a concrete channel beam carrying N Lake Creek DR over Swale in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 592 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Lake Creek DR over Swale built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Lake Creek DR over Swale 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does N Lake Creek DR over Swale carry?
About 592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is N Lake Creek DR over Swale?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns N Lake Creek DR over Swale?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.