US Bridges

Mill CR RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 00.8 East of Marion RD · Structure no. 01504 028

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,699
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill CR RD over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mill CR RD over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,699 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,279 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMill CR RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location00.8 East of Marion RD
RouteCounty Highway C0028
StateOregon
Coordinates44.8388, -122.92188
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,699 (2020)
Projected traffic5,279 by 2025
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill CR RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mill CR RD over Mill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mill CR RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,699 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Mill CR RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mill CR RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.