US Bridges

22 S 08 W 29.01: over Sawyer Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.5 Miles W of HWY 138 (m · Structure no. 0000000L1439056

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

22 S 08 W 29.01: over Sawyer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying 22 S 08 W 29.01: over Sawyer Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Carries22 S 08 W 29.01:
CrossesSawyer Creek
Location0.5 Miles W of HWY 138 (m
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.62194, -123.67194
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 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 closed16.2 mi (26 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$4,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22 S 08 W 29.01: over Sawyer Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22 S 08 W 29.01: over Sawyer Creek 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 22 S 08 W 29.01: over Sawyer Creek carry?

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

How long is 22 S 08 W 29.01: over Sawyer Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 22 S 08 W 29.01: over Sawyer Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.