Road over Elk Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061502000001448
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Elk Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Elk Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Road over Elk 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Road over Elk Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Road over Elk Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.