US Bridges

Mckay Camp Access over Paulina Creek

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 8 MI E of HWY 97 · Structure no. 060101000011242

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Mckay Camp Access over Paulina Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mckay Camp Access over Paulina Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesMckay Camp Access
CrossesPaulina Creek
Location8 MI E of HWY 97
RouteFederal Lands Road 97360
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.71677, -121.37728
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Mckay Camp Access over Paulina Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckay Camp Access over Paulina 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mckay Camp Access over Paulina Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Mckay Camp Access over Paulina Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Mckay Camp Access over Paulina Creek?

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