US Bridges

19 S 08 W 31.00: over West Fork Smith River

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 32.5 Miles E of HWY 101 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439035

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

19 S 08 W 31.00: over West Fork Smith River is a concrete tee beam carrying 19 S 08 W 31.00: over West Fork Smith River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries19 S 08 W 31.00:
CrossesWest Fork Smith River
Location32.5 Miles E of HWY 101 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.87667, -123.70444
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Land Management
Maintained byBureau of Land Management
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19 S 08 W 31.00: over West Fork Smith River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 S 08 W 31.00: over West Fork Smith River 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 2023.

How much traffic does 19 S 08 W 31.00: over West Fork Smith River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 19 S 08 W 31.00: over West Fork Smith River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 19 S 08 W 31.00: over West Fork Smith River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.