US Bridges

N.E. Liberty ST over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · Bet Division & High ST · Structure no. 470206000 00000

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,876
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.E. Liberty ST over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying N.E. Liberty ST over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 5 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 load restriction.

It carries about 13,876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,483 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesN.E. Liberty ST
CrossesMill Creek
LocationBet Division & High ST
RouteCity Street C1705
StateOregon
Coordinates44.94749, -123.03492
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,876 (2020)
Projected traffic18,483 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$215,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.E. Liberty ST over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.E. Liberty ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does N.E. Liberty ST over Mill Creek carry?

About 13,876 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N.E. Liberty ST over Mill Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns N.E. Liberty ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.