US Bridges

Ogle RD over Ditch

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 0134 MI N HWY 228 · Structure no. 12545 043000134

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
283
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogle RD over Ditch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ogle RD over Ditch in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4 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 283 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesOgle RD
CrossesDitch
Location0134 MI N HWY 228
RouteCounty Highway C0430
StateOregon
Coordinates44.40765, -123.0601
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ogle RD over Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ogle RD over Ditch 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 Ogle RD over Ditch carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ogle RD over Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ogle RD over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.