Wirth Road over Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 002 MI N CR 27 · Structure no. 12281 040200376
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 113
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wirth Road over Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wirth Road over Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 154 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wirth Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wirth Road over 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 Wirth Road over Creek carry?
About 113 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wirth Road over Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wirth Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.