US Bridges

County RD 16 over North Deer Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 0.3 MI S of Dixonville · Structure no. 19C081 16 035

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,306
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 16 over North Deer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 16 over North Deer Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 77 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 1,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,476 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 16
CrossesNorth Deer Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Dixonville
RouteCounty Highway 0A392
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.20169, -123.24144
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,306 (2020)
Projected traffic1,476 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 16 over North Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is County RD 16 over North Deer 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 16 over North Deer Creek carry?

About 1,306 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 16 over North Deer Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 16 over North Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.