Tangent DR over Owl Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 007 MI East CR 2 · Structure no. 12244A012200414
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 232
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tangent DR over Owl Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Tangent DR over Owl Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2041. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tangent DR over Owl Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tangent DR over Owl 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Tangent DR over Owl Creek carry?
About 232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tangent DR over Owl Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Tangent DR over Owl Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.