US Bridges

County RD 82 over Cavitt Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 7.8 MI SE of Glide · Structure no. 19C020008200084

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
378
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 82 over Cavitt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 82 over Cavitt Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2025. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 82
CrossesCavitt Creek
Location7.8 MI SE of Glide
RouteCounty Highway C0082
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.23341, -123.01805
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2020)
Projected traffic428 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 82 over Cavitt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 82 over Cavitt 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 County RD 82 over Cavitt Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County RD 82 over Cavitt Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 82 over Cavitt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.