US Bridges

Road over West Branch N.Fk.Smith *

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061202000001160

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1996 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over West Branch N.Fk.Smith * is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over West Branch N.Fk.Smith * in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad
CrossesWest Branch N.Fk.Smith *
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 48000
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.8811, -123.8775
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1996)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over West Branch N.Fk.Smith * built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over West Branch N.Fk.Smith * 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Road over West Branch N.Fk.Smith * carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1996 count).

How long is Road over West Branch N.Fk.Smith *?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Road over West Branch N.Fk.Smith *?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.