US Bridges

53rd Ave over Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Linn County, Oregon · 0014 MI West HWY 99E · Structure no. 19857 135 00014

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,120
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

53rd Ave over Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 53rd Ave over Oak Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,240 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries53rd Ave
CrossesOak Creek
Location0014 MI West HWY 99E
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.59682, -123.11674
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2021)
Projected traffic8,240 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 53rd Ave over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 53rd Ave over Oak Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 53rd Ave over Oak Creek carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 53rd Ave over Oak Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 53rd Ave over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.