US Bridges

Burmester Drive over S Fork Neal CR

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 006 MI E CR 834 · Structure no. 12957 083300063

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burmester Drive over S Fork Neal CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Burmester Drive over S Fork Neal CR in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBurmester Drive
CrossesS Fork Neal CR
Location006 MI E CR 834
RouteCounty Highway C0833
StateOregon
Coordinates44.69844, -122.68032
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Burmester Drive over S Fork Neal CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burmester Drive over S Fork Neal CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Burmester Drive over S Fork Neal CR carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Burmester Drive over S Fork Neal CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Burmester Drive over S Fork Neal CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.