US Bridges

So. Abiqua Rd. over Powers Creek

Good

Marion County, Oregon · 042MI E HWY 214 JCT 213 · Structure no. 47C54 657

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
711
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

So. Abiqua Rd. over Powers Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying So. Abiqua Rd. over Powers Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 711 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2025. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSo. Abiqua Rd.
CrossesPowers Creek
Location042MI E HWY 214 JCT 213
RouteCounty Highway C0657
StateOregon
Coordinates45.01478, -122.69668
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic711 (2020)
Projected traffic801 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 So. Abiqua Rd. over Powers Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is So. Abiqua Rd. over Powers 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 2024.

How much traffic does So. Abiqua Rd. over Powers Creek carry?

About 711 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is So. Abiqua Rd. over Powers Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns So. Abiqua Rd. over Powers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.