US Bridges

Edenbower ST over Newton Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.1 MI So Stewart Pkwy · Structure no. 18438 00000 001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,441
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edenbower ST over Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Edenbower ST over Newton Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,441 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,626 by 2025. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEdenbower ST
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.1 MI So Stewart Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.23875, -123.36218
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2020)
Projected traffic1,626 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edenbower ST over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edenbower ST over Newton Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Edenbower ST over Newton Creek carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Edenbower ST over Newton Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Edenbower ST over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.