US Bridges

Waite Ave over Sutherlin Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · In Sutherlin · Structure no. 19B07A000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
592
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waite Ave over Sutherlin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Waite Ave over Sutherlin Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 5 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 592 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2025. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWaite Ave
CrossesSutherlin Creek
LocationIn Sutherlin
RouteCity Street C0000
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.38882, -123.30319
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic592 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Waite Ave over Sutherlin Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waite Ave over Sutherlin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Waite Ave over Sutherlin Creek carry?

About 592 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Waite Ave over Sutherlin Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Waite Ave over Sutherlin Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.