US Bridges

C Street over Silver Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · In Silverton · Structure no. 09765 034

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,272
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C Street over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C Street over Silver Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,272 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,763 by 2025. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesC Street
CrossesSilver Creek
LocationIn Silverton
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOregon
Coordinates45.0083, -122.78778
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,272 (2020)
Projected traffic4,763 by 2025
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 C Street over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is C Street over Silver 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 C Street over Silver Creek carry?

About 4,272 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is C Street over Silver Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns C Street over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.