US Bridges

Lees Creek Lane over Curtis Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 097 MI S Douglas-Lane CO · Structure no. 07595 001 15835

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,615
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Creek Lane over Curtis Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lees Creek Lane over Curtis Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 22,615 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,100 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Creek Lane
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location097 MI S Douglas-Lane CO
RouteState Highway 5
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.658, -123.2053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,615 (2022)
Projected traffic25,100 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lees Creek Lane over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Creek Lane over Curtis 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Lees Creek Lane over Curtis Creek carry?

About 22,615 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lees Creek Lane over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lees Creek Lane over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.