US Bridges

Hot Lake Lane over Ladd Creek

Good

Union County, Oregon · .21 Miles from Pierce RD · Structure no. 19138 012 00021

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hot Lake Lane over Ladd Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hot Lake Lane over Ladd Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 87 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2025. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHot Lake Lane
CrossesLadd Creek
Location.21 Miles from Pierce RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates45.24581, -118.0144
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2020)
Projected traffic92 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hot Lake Lane over Ladd Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hot Lake Lane over Ladd Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hot Lake Lane over Ladd Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hot Lake Lane over Ladd Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Hot Lake Lane over Ladd Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.