US Bridges

County RD 54 over Elk Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 9.0 MI NE of Yoncalla · Structure no. 19C056 54 581

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 54 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 54 over Elk 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 54
CrossesElk Creek
Location9.0 MI NE of Yoncalla
RouteCounty Highway C0054
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.64204, -123.22788
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.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2020)
Projected traffic245 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 54 over Elk Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 54 over Elk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 54 over Elk Creek carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 54 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 54 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.