US Bridges

Levens Street over Rickreall Creek

Fair

Polk County, Oregon · City of Dallas · Structure no. 20806 000 00000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,464
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Levens Street over Rickreall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Levens Street over Rickreall Creek in Polk County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6,464 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,790 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLevens Street
CrossesRickreall Creek
LocationCity of Dallas
RouteCity Street 0
StateOregon
Coordinates44.92564, -123.31976
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,464 (2020)
Projected traffic6,790 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Levens Street over Rickreall Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Levens Street over Rickreall 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 Levens Street over Rickreall Creek carry?

About 6,464 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Levens Street over Rickreall Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Levens Street over Rickreall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.