US Bridges

Cyrus RD over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 009 MI East CR 318 · Structure no. 12797A065300088

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cyrus RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cyrus RD over Mill Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCyrus RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location009 MI East CR 318
RouteCounty Highway C0653
StateOregon
Coordinates44.66591, -122.96303
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating1.1 US tons
Inventory rating0.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2021)
Projected traffic53 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cyrus RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cyrus RD over Mill 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 Cyrus RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Cyrus RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cyrus RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.