US Bridges

US 20 (hwy 16) over Burkhart Creek

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 020 MI SE Albany · Structure no. 18893 016 00392

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 20 (hwy 16) over Burkhart Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 20 (hwy 16) over Burkhart Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 20 (hwy 16)
CrossesBurkhart Creek
Location020 MI SE Albany
RouteU.S. Route 20
StateOregon
Coordinates44.63011, -123.00407
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,750 (2022)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 20 (hwy 16) over Burkhart Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 20 (hwy 16) over Burkhart Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 20 (hwy 16) over Burkhart Creek carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 20 (hwy 16) over Burkhart Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 20 (hwy 16) over Burkhart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.