US Bridges

Cultus Lake Lodge over Cultus Creek 2

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 4635110 - 0.6 · Structure no. 060101000001078

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Cultus Lake Lodge over Cultus Creek 2 is a steel culvert carrying Cultus Lake Lodge over Cultus Creek 2 in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesCultus Lake Lodge
CrossesCultus Creek 2
Location4635110 - 0.6
RouteFederal Lands Road 46351
StateOregon
Coordinates43.82833, -121.83182
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (—)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
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 Cultus Lake Lodge over Cultus Creek 2 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cultus Lake Lodge over Cultus Creek 2 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 Cultus Lake Lodge over Cultus Creek 2 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Cultus Lake Lodge over Cultus Creek 2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Cultus Lake Lodge over Cultus Creek 2?

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