US Bridges

Boston Mill RD over Overflow

Poor

Linn County, Oregon · 005MI East Shedd · Structure no. 13557 001300557

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
542
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boston Mill RD over Overflow is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Boston Mill RD over Overflow in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 542 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 649 by 2041. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBoston Mill RD
CrossesOverflow
Location005MI East Shedd
RouteCounty Highway A0477
StateOregon
Coordinates44.46169, -123.10275
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic542 (2021)
Projected traffic649 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Boston Mill RD over Overflow built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boston Mill RD over Overflow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Boston Mill RD over Overflow carry?

About 542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Boston Mill RD over Overflow?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Boston Mill RD over Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.