US Bridges

County RD 120 over Sutherlin Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.0 MI E of Sutherlin · Structure no. 19C059012000244

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
532
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 120 over Sutherlin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 120 over Sutherlin Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 532 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2025. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 120
CrossesSutherlin Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Sutherlin
RouteCounty Highway C0120
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.39702, -123.27434
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic532 (2020)
Projected traffic600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 120 over Sutherlin Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 120 over Sutherlin 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 120 over Sutherlin Creek carry?

About 532 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD 120 over Sutherlin Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 120 over Sutherlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.