Engle Road over Truax Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 0004 MI South HWY 20 · Structure no. 12713 033400004
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 464
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Engle Road over Truax Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Engle Road over Truax Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 67 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.
It carries about 464 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 644 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Engle Road over Truax Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Engle Road over Truax 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 Engle Road over Truax Creek carry?
About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Engle Road over Truax Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Engle Road over Truax Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.