US Bridges

Steckley RD over Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 0011 Miles South HWY 34 · Structure no. 12646 040800011

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
505
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steckley RD over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Steckley RD over Oak Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 505 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 721 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSteckley RD
CrossesOak Creek
Location0011 Miles South HWY 34
RouteCounty Highway C0408
StateOregon
Coordinates44.54456, -122.99439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
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 rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic505 (2021)
Projected traffic721 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Steckley RD over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steckley RD over Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Steckley RD over Oak Creek carry?

About 505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Steckley RD over Oak Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Steckley RD over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.