US Bridges

Waggener Road over Spoon Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 0080 Miles North of CR516 · Structure no. 12491 052500080

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waggener Road over Spoon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Waggener Road over Spoon Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWaggener Road
CrossesSpoon Creek
Location0080 Miles North of CR516
RouteCounty Highway C0525
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.33383, -123.05262
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waggener Road over Spoon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waggener Road over Spoon 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 Waggener Road over Spoon Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Waggener Road over Spoon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Waggener Road over Spoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.