US Bridges

Lulay RD over Neal CR

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 0030 S CR 830 · Structure no. 12902 083400027

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
278
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lulay RD over Neal CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lulay RD over Neal CR in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 278 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 381 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLulay RD
CrossesNeal CR
Location0030 S CR 830
RouteCounty Highway C0834
StateOregon
Coordinates44.70757, -122.71251
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2021)
Projected traffic381 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Lulay RD over Neal CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lulay RD over Neal CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Lulay RD over Neal CR carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lulay RD over Neal CR?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lulay RD over Neal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.