US Bridges

Summer Street NE over Mill Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 0.5 MI N State Capitol Bl · Structure no. 470218

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,876
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summer Street NE over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Summer Street NE over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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.

It carries about 22,876 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,924 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesSummer Street NE
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.5 MI N State Capitol Bl
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.94593, -123.02668
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,876 (2020)
Projected traffic31,924 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Summer Street NE over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Summer Street 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 Summer Street NE over Mill Creek carry?

About 22,876 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Summer Street NE over Mill Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Summer Street NE over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.