US Bridges

Paulina Lake RD over Paulina Creek

Fair

Deschutes County, Oregon · 2.82 MI E US HWY 97 · Structure no. 1668400F0600290

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
975
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paulina Lake RD over Paulina Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Paulina Lake RD over Paulina Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2025. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPaulina Lake RD
CrossesPaulina Creek
Location2.82 MI E US HWY 97
RouteCounty Highway 4182
StateOregon
Coordinates43.72714, -121.42315
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic975 (2020)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paulina Lake RD over Paulina Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paulina Lake RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Paulina Lake RD over Paulina Creek carry?

About 975 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paulina Lake RD over Paulina Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Paulina Lake RD over Paulina Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.