US Bridges

Lake CR Rd-West over Swale

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 040 MI West HWY 99E · Structure no. 12502 022200403

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake CR Rd-West over Swale is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake CR Rd-West over Swale in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLake CR Rd-West
CrossesSwale
Location040 MI West HWY 99E
RouteCounty Highway C0222
StateOregon
Coordinates44.36005, -123.18846
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2021)
Projected traffic335 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Lake CR Rd-West over Swale built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake CR Rd-West over Swale in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Lake CR Rd-West over Swale carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lake CR Rd-West over Swale?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lake CR Rd-West over Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.