US Bridges

Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.5 MI East of Oakland · Structure no. 19C069 22 335

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
536
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2025. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesDriver Vlly RD #22
CrossesCalapooya Creek
Location3.5 MI East of Oakland
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.44324, -123.24233
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2020)
Projected traffic601 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya 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 Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Driver Vlly RD #22 over Calapooya Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.