US Bridges

County RD 82 over Little River

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 6.9 MI SE of Glide Rs · Structure no. 19C018 82 001

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 82 over Little River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying County RD 82 over Little River in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 82 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2025. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 82
CrossesLittle River
Location6.9 MI SE of Glide Rs
RouteCounty Highway C0082
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.24408, -123.02186
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$845,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 82 over Little River built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is County RD 82 over Little River 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 82 over Little River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD 82 over Little River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 82 over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.