US Bridges

Road over Little River

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061506000001383

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Little River 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 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 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesLittle River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 27010
StateOregon
Coordinates43.24722, -122.92719
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (—)
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 Little River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over Little River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Little River carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Little River?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Little River?

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