US Bridges

20 S 11 W 36.00: over West Fork Smith River

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 32.4 Miles NE of HWY 101 · Structure no. 0000000L1439061

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

20 S 11 W 36.00: over West Fork Smith River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 20 S 11 W 36.00: over West Fork Smith River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Carries20 S 11 W 36.00:
CrossesWest Fork Smith River
Location32.4 Miles NE of HWY 101
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.80558, -123.76594
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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$11,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20 S 11 W 36.00: over West Fork Smith River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is 20 S 11 W 36.00: 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 20 S 11 W 36.00: over West Fork Smith River carry?

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

How long is 20 S 11 W 36.00: over West Fork Smith River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 20 S 11 W 36.00: over West Fork Smith River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.