US Bridges

County RD 32 over Sutherlin Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · At Wilbur Store · Structure no. 19C144003200002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,286
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 32 over Sutherlin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 32 over Sutherlin 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 1,286 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,456 by 2025. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 32
CrossesSutherlin Creek
LocationAt Wilbur Store
RouteCounty Highway C0032
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.3219, -123.34198
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,286 (2020)
Projected traffic1,456 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$795,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 32 over Sutherlin Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 32 over Sutherlin 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 32 over Sutherlin Creek carry?

About 1,286 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD 32 over Sutherlin Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 32 over Sutherlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.