US Bridges

Commercial ST SE over Battle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 0025 MI S of Fairway Av · Structure no. 471006072 01125

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,530
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commercial ST SE over Battle Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Commercial ST SE over Battle Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 17,530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,545 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCommercial ST SE
CrossesBattle Creek
Location0025 MI S of Fairway Av
RouteCity Street 1893
CountyMarion County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86025, -123.01657
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,530 (2020)
Projected traffic19,545 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Commercial ST SE over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commercial ST SE over Battle 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 Commercial ST SE over Battle Creek carry?

About 17,530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Commercial ST SE over Battle Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Commercial ST SE over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.