US Bridges

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Willow Creek

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 13.9 MI NE JCT I84 · Structure no. 00836A010 01480

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,627
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 82 (hwy 010) over Willow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 82 (hwy 010) over Willow Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3,627 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesOr 82 (hwy 010)
CrossesWillow Creek
Location13.9 MI NE JCT I84
RouteState Highway 82
StateOregon
Coordinates45.49252, -117.93839
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,627 (2022)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Or 82 (hwy 010) over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Willow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Or 82 (hwy 010) over Willow Creek carry?

About 3,627 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Or 82 (hwy 010) over Willow Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Or 82 (hwy 010) over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.