US Bridges

Wood Duck Court over Oregon Water Wonderland

PoorPosted for load

Deschutes County, Oregon · Wood Duck/Wood Duck Ct · Structure no. 20783 000 00005

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Wood Duck Court over Oregon Water Wonderland is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Duck Court over Oregon Water Wonderland in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2025. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesWood Duck Court
CrossesOregon Water Wonderland
LocationWood Duck/Wood Duck Ct
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.83096, -121.46875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2020)
Projected traffic318 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wood Duck Court over Oregon Water Wonderland built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wood Duck Court over Oregon Water Wonderland in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wood Duck Court over Oregon Water Wonderland carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wood Duck Court over Oregon Water Wonderland?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wood Duck Court over Oregon Water Wonderland?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.