US Bridges

Lake Cr.Dr.East over Courtney Creek

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 003 E CR 505 · Structure no. 12521 050800033

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
577
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Cr.Dr.East over Courtney Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lake Cr.Dr.East over Courtney Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 577 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLake Cr.Dr.East
CrossesCourtney Creek
Location003 E CR 505
RouteCounty Highway C0508
StateOregon
Coordinates44.3724, -123.01355
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic577 (2021)
Projected traffic798 by 2041
Trucks25%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Cr.Dr.East over Courtney Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Cr.Dr.East over Courtney Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Cr.Dr.East over Courtney Creek carry?

About 577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lake Cr.Dr.East over Courtney Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Cr.Dr.East over Courtney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.