US Bridges

Division ST CR #18 over N.Myrtle Creek/Super Y

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · At Myrtle CR Super Y · Structure no. 19C035 18 076

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,336
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST CR #18 over N.Myrtle Creek/Super Y is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Division ST CR #18 over N.Myrtle Creek/Super Y in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 3,336 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,771 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDivision ST CR #18
CrossesN.Myrtle Creek/Super Y
LocationAt Myrtle CR Super Y
RouteCounty Highway C0018
StateOregon
Coordinates43.02748, -123.27644
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,336 (2020)
Projected traffic3,771 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$569,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Division ST CR #18 over N.Myrtle Creek/Super Y built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Division ST CR #18 over N.Myrtle Creek/Super Y 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Division ST CR #18 over N.Myrtle Creek/Super Y carry?

About 3,336 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Division ST CR #18 over N.Myrtle Creek/Super Y?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST CR #18 over N.Myrtle Creek/Super Y?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.