Sand Ridge Road over Butte Creek
PoorLinn County, Oregon · 006 Miles South CR 739 · Structure no. 12634A041200061
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,957
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sand Ridge Road over Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sand Ridge Road over Butte 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 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 1,957 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sand Ridge Road over Butte Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sand Ridge Road over Butte 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sand Ridge Road over Butte Creek carry?
About 1,957 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sand Ridge Road over Butte Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Sand Ridge Road over Butte Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.