US Bridges

31 S 05 W 02.00: over Trib of West Fork Canyon

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.5 Miles W of I-5 (exit · Structure no. 0000000L2015831

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Land Management

About this bridge

31 S 05 W 02.00: over Trib of West Fork Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 31 S 05 W 02.00: over Trib of West Fork Canyon in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Carries31 S 05 W 02.00:
CrossesTrib of West Fork Canyon
Location1.5 Miles W of I-5 (exit
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
StateOregon
Coordinates42.88306, -123.2675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$34,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 31 S 05 W 02.00: over Trib of West Fork Canyon built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 31 S 05 W 02.00: over Trib of West Fork Canyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 31 S 05 W 02.00: over Trib of West Fork Canyon carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 31 S 05 W 02.00: over Trib of West Fork Canyon?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 31 S 05 W 02.00: over Trib of West Fork Canyon?

It is owned by the Bureau of Land Management.