US Bridges

Church ST SE over Pringle Creek/Shelton

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 600 Block · Structure no. 470608000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,371
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church ST SE over Pringle Creek/Shelton is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Church ST SE over Pringle Creek/Shelton 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 4,371 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,871 by 2025. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesChurch ST SE
CrossesPringle Creek/Shelton
Location600 Block
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.93459, -123.03787
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,371 (2020)
Projected traffic4,871 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church ST SE over Pringle Creek/Shelton built?

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

What condition is Church ST SE over Pringle Creek/Shelton 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 SE over Pringle Creek/Shelton carry?

About 4,371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Church ST SE over Pringle Creek/Shelton?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Church ST SE over Pringle Creek/Shelton?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.