US Bridges

17th ST NE over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · Bet Chemeketa & Winona · Structure no. 470230000 00172

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,001
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

17th ST NE over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 17th ST NE over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,001 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,163 by 2025. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Carries17th ST NE
CrossesMill Creek
LocationBet Chemeketa & Winona
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.93802, -123.01883
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,001 (2020)
Projected traffic20,163 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 17th ST NE over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is 17th 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 17th ST NE over Mill Creek carry?

About 15,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 17th ST NE over Mill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns 17th ST NE over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.