US Bridges

19 S 08 W 16.00: over Esmond Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.0 Miles S of Siuslaw Ri · Structure no. 0000000L1439120

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

19 S 08 W 16.00: over Esmond Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 19 S 08 W 16.00: over Esmond Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2041. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries19 S 08 W 16.00:
CrossesEsmond Creek
Location2.0 Miles S of Siuslaw Ri
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.91528, -123.6461
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating74.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2021)
Projected traffic35 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 19 S 08 W 16.00: over Esmond Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19 S 08 W 16.00: over Esmond 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 19 S 08 W 16.00: over Esmond Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 19 S 08 W 16.00: over Esmond Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 19 S 08 W 16.00: over Esmond Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.