US Bridges

Nickel Creek Road over Johnson Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 9MI S & 1MI W of 97466 · Structure no. 061105000001040

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Nickel Creek Road over Johnson Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Nickel Creek Road over Johnson Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNickel Creek Road
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location9MI S & 1MI W of 97466
RouteFederal Lands Road 55910
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.77867, -124.06788
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nickel Creek Road over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nickel Creek Road over Johnson Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nickel Creek Road over Johnson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Nickel Creek Road over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nickel Creek Road over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.