US Bridges

Spenner RD SE over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 015 N Cascade H&HWY22 JCT · Structure no. 47C91 953

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
91
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spenner RD SE over Mill Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Spenner RD SE over Mill Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 91 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSpenner RD SE
CrossesMill Creek
Location015 N Cascade H&HWY22 JCT
RouteCounty Highway C0953
StateOregon
Coordinates44.8179, -122.75499
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2020)
Projected traffic102 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spenner RD SE over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spenner RD SE over Mill 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 Spenner RD SE over Mill Creek carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spenner RD SE over Mill Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spenner RD SE over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.