US Bridges

Chemeketa ST over Mill Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 18 to 1900 Block · Structure no. 470234000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,225
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chemeketa ST over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chemeketa ST over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 10,225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2025. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChemeketa ST
CrossesMill Creek
Location18 to 1900 Block
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.93695, -123.01725
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,225 (2020)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chemeketa ST over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chemeketa 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 Chemeketa ST over Mill Creek carry?

About 10,225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chemeketa ST over Mill Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Chemeketa ST over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.