US Bridges

09 S 03 E 11.03: over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 10.7 Miles E of HWY 22 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439389

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

09 S 03 E 11.03: over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 09 S 03 E 11.03: over Elkhorn Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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Carries09 S 03 E 11.03:
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location10.7 Miles E of HWY 22 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.81528, -122.38556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 09 S 03 E 11.03: over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 09 S 03 E 11.03: over Elkhorn 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 09 S 03 E 11.03: over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 09 S 03 E 11.03: over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 09 S 03 E 11.03: over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.