US Bridges

21 S 07 W 01.00: over South Fork Smith River

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 17.0 Miles NW of HWY 99 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439260

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

21 S 07 W 01.00: over South Fork Smith River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 21 S 07 W 01.00: over South Fork Smith River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries21 S 07 W 01.00:
CrossesSouth Fork Smith River
Location17.0 Miles NW of HWY 99 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.77944, -123.46528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 21 S 07 W 01.00: over South Fork Smith River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21 S 07 W 01.00: over South 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 21 S 07 W 01.00: over South Fork Smith River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 21 S 07 W 01.00: over South Fork Smith River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 21 S 07 W 01.00: over South Fork Smith River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.