Salem Ave over Periwinkle Creek
FairLinn County, Oregon · 0.25 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 43C06 000 00000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,446
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Salem Ave over Periwinkle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Salem Ave over Periwinkle Creek in Linn County, Oregon. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 47 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 8,446 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,360 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 50 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Salem Ave over Periwinkle Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Salem Ave over Periwinkle 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 Salem Ave over Periwinkle Creek carry?
About 8,446 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Salem Ave over Periwinkle Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Salem Ave over Periwinkle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.