US Bridges

Days CR RD over Days Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.6 MI NE of Days Creek · Structure no. 19C047003400162

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Days CR RD over Days Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Days CR RD over Days Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 479 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2025. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDays CR RD
CrossesDays Creek
Location1.6 MI NE of Days Creek
RouteCounty Highway C0034
StateOregon
Coordinates42.98278, -123.13792
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating16.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2020)
Projected traffic544 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Days CR RD over Days Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Days CR RD over Days 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Days CR RD over Days Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Days CR RD over Days Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Days CR RD over Days Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.