US Bridges

13th ST SE over Pringle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · @ 13th ST & Lewis ST · Structure no. 470620000 00000

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,114
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST SE over Pringle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 13th ST SE over Pringle Creek 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 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 15,114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,864 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries13th ST SE
CrossesPringle Creek
Location@ 13th ST & Lewis ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92286, -123.02932
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,114 (2020)
Projected traffic15,864 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 13th ST SE over Pringle Creek built?

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

What condition is 13th ST SE 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 13th ST SE over Pringle Creek carry?

About 15,114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 13th ST SE over Pringle Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST SE over Pringle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.