US Bridges

Hardscrabble CR RD over Hardscrabble Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.0 MI NW of Drain · Structure no. 19C100006500100

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardscrabble CR RD over Hardscrabble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardscrabble CR RD over Hardscrabble Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 311 by 2025. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesHardscrabble CR RD
CrossesHardscrabble Creek
Location3.0 MI NW of Drain
RouteCounty Highway C0065
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.67296, -123.35527
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2020)
Projected traffic311 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Hardscrabble CR RD over Hardscrabble Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardscrabble CR RD over Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble CR RD over Hardscrabble Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hardscrabble CR RD over Hardscrabble Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hardscrabble CR RD over Hardscrabble Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.