US Bridges

Days CR RD over Days Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.8 MI NE of Days Creek · Structure no. 19C049003400375

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
157
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 1956, so it is 69 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2025. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDays CR RD
CrossesDays Creek
Location3.8 MI NE of Days Creek
RouteCounty Highway C0034
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.98851, -123.10009
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2020)
Projected traffic177 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 1956, making it 69 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 2023.

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

About 157 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Days CR RD over Days Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Days CR RD over Days Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.