US Bridges

Road over Little River

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · No Data Entered · Structure no. 061506000001386

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Little River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over Little River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesLittle River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 27190
StateOregon
Coordinates43.20569, -122.82648
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (—)
Projected traffic30 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 1955, making it 70 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road over Little River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Little River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Little River?

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