Falls Access Road over Tumalo Creek
FairDeschutes County, Oregon · 11.8 M W of Bend on #4603 · Structure no. 060101000001000
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Falls Access Road over Tumalo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Falls Access Road over Tumalo Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 37 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falls Access Road over Tumalo Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Falls Access Road over Tumalo 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 Falls Access Road over Tumalo Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Falls Access Road over Tumalo Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Falls Access Road over Tumalo Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.