US Bridges

12th ST over Pringle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · Bet Lewis & Howard · Structure no. 470618000 00000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,251
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

12th ST over Pringle Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 12th ST over Pringle Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 95 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 17,251 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,001 by 2025. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries12th ST
CrossesPringle Creek
LocationBet Lewis & Howard
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92323, -123.03067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,251 (2020)
Projected traffic18,001 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 12th ST over Pringle Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is 12th ST over Pringle 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 12th ST over Pringle Creek carry?

About 17,251 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 12th ST over Pringle Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 12th ST over Pringle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.