US Bridges

Fall River Road over Fall River

Good

Deschutes County, Oregon · 0.45 Miles So. So. Centur · Structure no. 18001 410400045

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall River Road over Fall River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall River Road over Fall River in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesFall River Road
CrossesFall River
Location0.45 Miles So. So. Centur
RouteCounty Highway 4141
StateOregon
Coordinates43.79594, -121.57288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 Fall River Road over Fall River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall River Road over Fall 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Fall River Road over Fall River carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fall River Road over Fall River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Fall River Road over Fall River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.