US Bridges

County RD 17 over Little River

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.5 MI SE of Glide Rs · Structure no. 19C017 17 1325

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,741
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 17 over Little River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 17 over Little River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,741 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,971 by 2025. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCounty RD 17
CrossesLittle River
Location3.5 MI SE of Glide Rs
RouteCounty Highway 0A390
StateOregon
Coordinates43.27106, -123.0703
Functional classRural Major 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,741 (2020)
Projected traffic1,971 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 17 over Little River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 17 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 17 over Little River carry?

About 1,741 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 17 over Little River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 17 over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.