US Bridges

County RD 55 over Dr. Stem/ Daniels Creek

Fair

Coos County, Oregon · 3.08 Miles from CO RD #26 · Structure no. 11C60J005500308

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 55 over Dr. Stem/ Daniels Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 55 over Dr. Stem/ Daniels Creek in Coos County, Oregon. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 463 by 2025. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 55
CrossesDr. Stem/ Daniels Creek
Location3.08 Miles from CO RD #26
RouteCounty Highway C0055
CountyCoos County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.33462, -124.10975
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2020)
Projected traffic463 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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 County RD 55 over Dr. Stem/ Daniels Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 55 over Dr. Stem/ Daniels 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 55 over Dr. Stem/ Daniels Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 55 over Dr. Stem/ Daniels Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 55 over Dr. Stem/ Daniels Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.