US Bridges

29 S 08 W 01.00: over Berry Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.2 Miles S of HWY 42 (mp · Structure no. 0000000L1439309

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

29 S 08 W 01.00: over Berry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29 S 08 W 01.00: over Berry 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Carries29 S 08 W 01.00:
CrossesBerry Creek
Location1.2 Miles S of HWY 42 (mp
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates43.05028, -123.59583
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 29 S 08 W 01.00: over Berry Creek built?

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

What condition is 29 S 08 W 01.00: over Berry 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 29 S 08 W 01.00: over Berry Creek carry?

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

How long is 29 S 08 W 01.00: over Berry Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 29 S 08 W 01.00: over Berry Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.