US Bridges

32 S 07 W 19.03: over Riffle Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 15.7 Miles NW of I-5 (exi · Structure no. 0000000L1439179

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

32 S 07 W 19.03: over Riffle Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 32 S 07 W 19.03: over Riffle 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 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 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Carries32 S 07 W 19.03:
CrossesRiffle Creek
Location15.7 Miles NW of I-5 (exi
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.78222, -123.58056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 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 closed39.8 mi (64 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$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32 S 07 W 19.03: over Riffle Creek built?

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

What condition is 32 S 07 W 19.03: over Riffle 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 32 S 07 W 19.03: over Riffle Creek carry?

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

How long is 32 S 07 W 19.03: over Riffle Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 32 S 07 W 19.03: over Riffle Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.