US Bridges

29 S 08 W 02.00: over Suicide Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.15 Miles N of HWY 42 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1405026

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

29 S 08 W 02.00: over Suicide Creek is a concrete frame carrying 29 S 08 W 02.00: over Suicide Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries29 S 08 W 02.00:
CrossesSuicide Creek
Location0.15 Miles N of HWY 42 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.07333, -123.60139
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29 S 08 W 02.00: over Suicide Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29 S 08 W 02.00: over Suicide 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 29 S 08 W 02.00: over Suicide Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 29 S 08 W 02.00: over Suicide Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 29 S 08 W 02.00: over Suicide Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.