US Bridges

26 S 03 W 01.00: over Northeast Fork Rock Cree

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 11.5 Miles NE of HWY 138 · Structure no. 0000000L1439299

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

26 S 03 W 01.00: over Northeast Fork Rock Cree is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Northeast Fork Rock Cree 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 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 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries26 S 03 W 01.00:
CrossesNortheast Fork Rock Cree
Location11.5 Miles NE of HWY 138
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.45333, -122.89278
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Northeast Fork Rock Cree built?

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

What condition is 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Northeast Fork Rock Cree 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Northeast Fork Rock Cree carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Northeast Fork Rock Cree?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 26 S 03 W 01.00: over Northeast Fork Rock Cree?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.