US Bridges

Moses Creek Lane over Lookingglass Creek

Fair

Union County, Oregon · At Palmer JCT · Structure no. 16255 042 01650

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moses Creek Lane over Lookingglass Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Moses Creek Lane over Lookingglass Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2025. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMoses Creek Lane
CrossesLookingglass Creek
LocationAt Palmer JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.7072, -117.84323
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Moses Creek Lane over Lookingglass Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moses Creek Lane over Lookingglass 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Moses Creek Lane over Lookingglass Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Moses Creek Lane over Lookingglass Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moses Creek Lane over Lookingglass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.