US Bridges

Kuebler Road over Mill Creek

Good

Marion County, Oregon · 1.1 MI East of I-5 · Structure no. 470260000 16969

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
286 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kuebler Road over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kuebler Road over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2025. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesKuebler Road
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.1 MI East of I-5
RouteCity Street C0000
StateOregon
Coordinates44.88563, -122.97757
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2020)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kuebler Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kuebler Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Kuebler Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kuebler Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Kuebler Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.