20 S 09 W 27.01: over West Fork Smith River
FairPosted for loadDouglas County, Oregon · 32.5 Miles NE of HWY 101 · Structure no. 0000000L1439041
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Land Management
About this bridge
20 S 09 W 27.01: over West Fork Smith River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20 S 09 W 27.01: over West Fork Smith River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 20 S 09 W 27.01: over West Fork Smith River built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is 20 S 09 W 27.01: 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 20 S 09 W 27.01: over West Fork Smith River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 20 S 09 W 27.01: over West Fork Smith River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 20 S 09 W 27.01: over West Fork Smith River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.