US Bridges

23 S 07 W 33.01: over Martin Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.8 Miles NE of HWY 138 ( · Structure no. 0000000L1439266

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

23 S 07 W 33.01: over Martin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 23 S 07 W 33.01: over Martin Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries23 S 07 W 33.01:
CrossesMartin Creek
Location3.8 Miles NE of HWY 138 (
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.55278, -123.49972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic8 by 2044
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$3,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 23 S 07 W 33.01: over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23 S 07 W 33.01: over Martin Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does 23 S 07 W 33.01: over Martin Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 23 S 07 W 33.01: over Martin Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 23 S 07 W 33.01: over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.