US Bridges

Plagman Road over Hamilton CR

Good

Linn County, Oregon · 001 MI S CR 20B · Structure no. 18963 720 00012

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
434
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plagman Road over Hamilton CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Plagman Road over Hamilton CR 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPlagman Road
CrossesHamilton CR
Location001 MI S CR 20B
RouteCounty Highway C0720
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5104, -122.83361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2021)
Projected traffic566 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Plagman Road over Hamilton CR built?

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

What condition is Plagman Road over Hamilton 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Plagman Road over Hamilton CR carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plagman Road over Hamilton CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Plagman Road over Hamilton CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.