Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB
FairPosted for loadUnion County, Oregon · 0.6 MI W Summerville Road · Structure no. 61C06 018 00061
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2025. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB 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 2023.
How much traffic does Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.