Lower Bridge RD over Deschutes River
GoodDeschutes County, Oregon · 0.1MI No of Diomite Mine · Structure no. 15450A030 00634
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lower Bridge RD over Deschutes River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lower Bridge RD over Deschutes River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lower Bridge RD over Deschutes River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lower Bridge RD over Deschutes River 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 Lower Bridge RD over Deschutes River carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lower Bridge RD over Deschutes River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lower Bridge RD over Deschutes River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.