US Bridges

Upper Berlin Road over Jack Creek

Fair

Linn County, Oregon · 1.8 MI NE of Berlin · Structure no. 22726_903_00000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Berlin Road over Jack Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Upper Berlin Road over Jack Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Berlin Road
CrossesJack Creek
Location1.8 MI NE of Berlin
RouteCounty Highway C0903
CountyLinn County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.50722, -122.71833
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic490 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Upper Berlin Road over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Berlin Road over Jack 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Berlin Road over Jack Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upper Berlin Road over Jack Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Berlin Road over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.