US Bridges

Lochner RD over Oak CR Oflow

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 011 MI S CR 349 · Structure no. 12412 034600108

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lochner RD over Oak CR Oflow is a concrete channel beam carrying Lochner RD over Oak CR Oflow in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLochner RD
CrossesOak CR Oflow
Location011 MI S CR 349
RouteCounty Highway C0346
StateOregon
Coordinates44.59697, -123.09267
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2021)
Projected traffic515 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lochner RD over Oak CR Oflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lochner RD over Oak CR Oflow 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 Lochner RD over Oak CR Oflow carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lochner RD over Oak CR Oflow?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lochner RD over Oak CR Oflow?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.