US Bridges

Pine Grove Drive over Lake Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 030 MI S Peoria · Structure no. 12372 021700079

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Grove Drive over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Pine Grove Drive over Lake Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPine Grove Drive
CrossesLake Creek
Location030 MI S Peoria
RouteCounty Highway C0217
StateOregon
Coordinates44.40339, -123.20833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2021)
Projected traffic129 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Grove Drive over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Grove Drive over Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Pine Grove Drive over Lake Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pine Grove Drive over Lake Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Grove Drive over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.