US Bridges

Delaney RD SE over Battle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Oregon · 009M E Delaney RD I-5 JCT · Structure no. 47C66 843

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,016
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaney RD SE over Battle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Delaney RD SE over Battle Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4,016 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,511 by 2025. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDelaney RD SE
CrossesBattle Creek
Location009M E Delaney RD I-5 JCT
RouteCounty Highway C0843
StateOregon
Coordinates44.84131, -122.9918
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,016 (2020)
Projected traffic4,511 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaney RD SE over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaney RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Delaney RD SE over Battle Creek carry?

About 4,016 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Delaney RD SE over Battle Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Delaney RD SE over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.