US Bridges

Upper Calapooia DR over Potts Creek

Good

Linn County, Oregon · MP 18.3 · Structure no. 23842 000 00980

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Calapooia DR over Potts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Upper Calapooia DR over Potts Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 80% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUpper Calapooia DR
CrossesPotts Creek
LocationMP 18.3
RouteCounty Highway C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.24583, -122.50153
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks80%
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 Calapooia DR over Potts Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Calapooia DR over Potts 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Calapooia DR over Potts Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 80% are trucks.

How long is Upper Calapooia DR over Potts Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Calapooia DR over Potts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.