Columbus St. over Oak Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 014 Miles South of Albany · Structure no. 12405 001100146
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 101 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,987
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus St. over Oak Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Columbus St. over Oak Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 67 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,987 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,120 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbus St. over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Columbus St. over Oak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Columbus St. over Oak Creek carry?
About 2,987 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Columbus St. over Oak Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus St. over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.