US Bridges

Or 211 (hwy 161) over Butte Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · On Clack Marion CO LN · Structure no. 18849 161 00263

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,302
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 211 (hwy 161) over Butte Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Or 211 (hwy 161) over Butte Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7,302 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 211 (hwy 161)
CrossesButte Creek
LocationOn Clack Marion CO LN
RouteState Highway 211
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.14763, -122.78027
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,302 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 211 (hwy 161) over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 211 (hwy 161) over Butte 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 211 (hwy 161) over Butte Creek carry?

About 7,302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Or 211 (hwy 161) over Butte Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Or 211 (hwy 161) over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.