US Bridges

Edson Creek RD over Edson Creek

Good

Curry County, Oregon · 1 MI N of Gold Beach · Structure no. 20183 540 00140

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,061
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edson Creek RD over Edson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Edson Creek RD over Edson Creek in Curry County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,176 by 2025. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesEdson Creek RD
CrossesEdson Creek
Location1 MI N of Gold Beach
RouteCounty Highway 540
StateOregon
Coordinates42.4805, -124.3941
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2020)
Projected traffic1,176 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Edson Creek RD over Edson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edson Creek RD over Edson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Edson Creek RD over Edson Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edson Creek RD over Edson Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Edson Creek RD over Edson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.