US Bridges

Church ST NE over Mill Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 700 Block · Structure no. 470212000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,738
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST NE over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Church ST NE over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,738 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,203 by 2025. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesChurch ST NE
CrossesMill Creek
Location700 Block
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.94631, -123.03192
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,738 (2020)
Projected traffic4,203 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST NE over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church ST NE 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 Church ST NE over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,738 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church ST NE over Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST NE over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.