US Bridges

Or 214 (hwy 140) over Bockler Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 048 MI E HWY 1 JCT · Structure no. 04444 140 04407

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 214 (hwy 140) over Bockler Creek is a concrete slab carrying Or 214 (hwy 140) over Bockler Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 5,571 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 214 (hwy 140)
CrossesBockler Creek
Location048 MI E HWY 1 JCT
RouteState Highway 214
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.09589, -122.78465
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,571 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$102,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 214 (hwy 140) over Bockler Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is Or 214 (hwy 140) over Bockler 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Or 214 (hwy 140) over Bockler Creek carry?

About 5,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Or 214 (hwy 140) over Bockler Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Or 214 (hwy 140) over Bockler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.