Skelley RD #71 over Billy Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 5.0 MI W of Yoncalla · Structure no. 19C107 71 068
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 356
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skelley RD #71 over Billy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skelley RD #71 over Billy Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2025. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Skelley RD #71 over Billy Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skelley RD #71 over Billy 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 Skelley RD #71 over Billy Creek carry?
About 356 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Skelley RD #71 over Billy Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Skelley RD #71 over Billy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.