US Bridges

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Shields Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 15.2 MI W HWY 001 JCT · Structure no. 00808A035 06200

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,012
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 42 (hwy 035) over Shields Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Or 42 (hwy 035) over Shields Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4,012 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesOr 42 (hwy 035)
CrossesShields Creek
Location15.2 MI W HWY 001 JCT
RouteState Highway 42
StateOregon
Coordinates43.07134, -123.59719
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,012 (2022)
Projected traffic4,300 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 42 (hwy 035) over Shields Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Shields Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Or 42 (hwy 035) over Shields Creek carry?

About 4,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Or 42 (hwy 035) over Shields Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Or 42 (hwy 035) over Shields Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.