US Bridges

Public Road over Newton Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.02 MI E of Stewart Pkwy · Structure no. 18439 00000 000

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,679
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Public Road over Newton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Public Road over Newton Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 28 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 5,679 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,407 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPublic Road
CrossesNewton Creek
Location0.02 MI E of Stewart Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.23459, -123.3718
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,679 (2020)
Projected traffic6,407 by 2025
Trucks2%
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 Public Road over Newton Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Public Road 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 Public Road over Newton Creek carry?

About 5,679 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Public Road over Newton Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Public Road over Newton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.