US Bridges

Or 213 (hwy 160) over Butte Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · On Clack Marion CO LN · Structure no. 21281 160 02420

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,828
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 213 (hwy 160) over Butte Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Or 213 (hwy 160) over Butte Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 4,828 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 213 (hwy 160)
CrossesButte Creek
LocationOn Clack Marion CO LN
RouteState Highway 213
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.0594, -122.7051
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating62.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,828 (2022)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 213 (hwy 160) over Butte Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 213 (hwy 160) 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 213 (hwy 160) over Butte Creek carry?

About 4,828 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Or 213 (hwy 160) over Butte Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 213 (hwy 160) over Butte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.