Access Road over Whychus Creek
FairDeschutes County, Oregon · 11 M SW of Sisters · Structure no. 060105000001026
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1988 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Access Road over Whychus Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Road over Whychus Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over Whychus Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road over Whychus 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Access Road over Whychus Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1988 count).
How long is Access Road over Whychus Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over Whychus Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.