US Bridges

Dawson RD over Deer Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.5 MI E of Roseburg · Structure no. 19C149014800001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dawson RD over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Dawson RD over Deer Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2025. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDawson RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Roseburg
RouteCounty Highway C0148
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.21127, -123.30255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2020)
Projected traffic98 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Dawson RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dawson RD over 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 Dawson RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dawson RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dawson RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.