US Bridges

Old Territorial DR over Camous Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 004 MI East of Harrisburg · Structure no. 12458 023100044

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
618
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Territorial DR over Camous Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Old Territorial DR over Camous Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 618 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 865 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Territorial DR
CrossesCamous Creek
Location004 MI East of Harrisburg
RouteCounty Highway C0231
StateOregon
Coordinates44.27391, -123.1467
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic618 (2021)
Projected traffic865 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Territorial DR over Camous Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Territorial DR over Camous 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Territorial DR over Camous Creek carry?

About 618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Territorial DR over Camous Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Territorial DR over Camous Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.