Fry Road over Oak Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 015 MI North HWY 34 · Structure no. 12617 033600054
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fry Road over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fry Road over Oak Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fry Road over Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fry Road over Oak 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Fry Road over Oak Creek carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Fry Road over Oak Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Fry Road over Oak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.