Vaughn RD over Doty Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Oregon · 028M SE Ankeny Hl I-5 JCT · Structure no. 47C79 921
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vaughn RD over Doty Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Vaughn RD over Doty Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 43 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2025. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vaughn RD over Doty Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vaughn RD over Doty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Vaughn RD over Doty Creek carry?
About 43 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Vaughn RD over Doty Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Vaughn RD over Doty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.