US Bridges

Riverside Avenue over Willow Creek EB

GoodPosted for load

Morrow County, Oregon · 0.05 MI W of HWY 74 · Structure no. 49B09 000

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Avenue over Willow Creek EB is a concrete arch - deck carrying Riverside Avenue over Willow Creek EB in Morrow County, Oregon. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2025. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRiverside Avenue
CrossesWillow Creek EB
Location0.05 MI W of HWY 74
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.35922, -119.55493
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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 rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2020)
Projected traffic302 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Avenue over Willow Creek EB built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Avenue over Willow Creek EB 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 Riverside Avenue over Willow Creek EB carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Avenue over Willow Creek EB?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Avenue over Willow Creek EB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.