US Bridges

RD 42 over Deep Creek

Fair

Crook County, Oregon · .1MI E of 42 4250 JCT · Structure no. 060702000001016

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

RD 42 over Deep Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying RD 42 over Deep Creek in Crook County, Oregon. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesRD 42
CrossesDeep Creek
Location.1MI E of 42 4250 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 4200
StateOregon
Coordinates44.32634, -120.04776
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1991)
Projected traffic60 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RD 42 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is RD 42 over Deep 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does RD 42 over Deep Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is RD 42 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns RD 42 over Deep Creek?

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