Three Creeks Road over Whychus Creek
GoodDeschutes County, Oregon · 0.4 MI South of HWY 20 · Structure no. 09469 A14 00042
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 549
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Three Creeks Road over Whychus Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Three Creeks Road over Whychus Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 549 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2025. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Three Creeks Road over Whychus Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Three Creeks Road over Whychus 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Three Creeks Road over Whychus Creek carry?
About 549 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Three Creeks Road over Whychus Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Three Creeks Road over Whychus Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.