Philberg Road over Indian Creek
PoorUnion County, Oregon · 0.15 MI E Ore Rt 82 · Structure no. 61C40 148 00015
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Philberg Road over Indian Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Philberg Road over Indian Creek in Union County, Oregon. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 103 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Philberg Road over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Philberg Road over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Philberg Road over Indian Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Philberg Road over Indian Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Philberg Road over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.