US Bridges

Driver Vlly RD #22 over Oldham Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 6.8 MI E of Oakland · Structure no. 19C073002200679

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Driver Vlly RD #22 over Oldham Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Driver Vlly RD #22 over Oldham Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2025. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesDriver Vlly RD #22
CrossesOldham Creek
Location6.8 MI E of Oakland
RouteCounty Highway C0022
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.46819, -123.18777
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Oldham Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

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

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Driver Vlly RD #22 over Oldham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.