US Bridges

Indian Creek Road over Indian Cr. (klinghammer)

Fair

Union County, Oregon · 3.5 MI E Ore RTE 82 · Structure no. 61C23 054 00350

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Road over Indian Cr. (klinghammer) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek Road over Indian Cr. (klinghammer) in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 5 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2025. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIndian Creek Road
CrossesIndian Cr. (klinghammer)
Location3.5 MI E Ore RTE 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.4947, -117.8738
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Indian Creek Road over Indian Cr. (klinghammer) built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Indian Creek Road over Indian Cr. (klinghammer) 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 Indian Creek Road over Indian Cr. (klinghammer) carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Indian Creek Road over Indian Cr. (klinghammer)?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Road over Indian Cr. (klinghammer)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.