US Bridges

Laurel Hills DR over Pass Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.5 MI N of Drain · Structure no. 19C102006800006

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
389
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Hills DR over Pass Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel Hills DR over Pass Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 389 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2025. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLaurel Hills DR
CrossesPass Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Drain
RouteCounty Highway C0068
StateOregon
Coordinates43.67861, -123.30005
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic389 (2020)
Projected traffic439 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Laurel Hills DR over Pass Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Hills DR over Pass 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 Laurel Hills DR over Pass Creek carry?

About 389 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Laurel Hills DR over Pass Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Hills DR over Pass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.