Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB
Union County, Oregon · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Behrens Lane over Willow Creek EB in Union County, Oregon, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 150 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 85 of the 169 inventoried bridges in Union County rated fair (50.3%); 8 (4.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for another load-capacity restriction (speed, number of vehicles on the bridge, etc.) (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 33 ft |
| Location | 0.6 Mi W Summerville Road |
| NBI structure number | 61C06 018 00061 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for another load-capacity restriction (speed, number of vehicles on the bridge, etc.) |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Union County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Ladd Creek(second Xing) | 2019 | 12,684 | Good |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Ladd Creek Intch | 2019 | 12,684 | Good |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Five Points Crk | 1960 | 12,564 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Hamilton Creek | 1960 | 12,538 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over UPRR & Hwy 006 Bp | 1957 | 12,102 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 006) over Glover I/c (spring CR) | 1957 | 12,102 | Fair |
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