US Bridges

20 S 08 W 18.02: over Smith River

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 40.8 Miles NE of HWY 101 · Structure no. 0000000L1439037

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

20 S 08 W 18.02: over Smith River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 20 S 08 W 18.02: over Smith River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Carries20 S 08 W 18.02:
CrossesSmith River
Location40.8 Miles NE of HWY 101
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.82697, -123.69232
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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$3,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20 S 08 W 18.02: over Smith River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 S 08 W 18.02: over Smith 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 2023.

How much traffic does 20 S 08 W 18.02: over Smith River carry?

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

How long is 20 S 08 W 18.02: over Smith River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 20 S 08 W 18.02: over Smith River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.