County RD 16 over South Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadDouglas County, Oregon · 2.8 MI S of Dixonville · Structure no. 19C152 16 284
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 486
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 16 over South Deer Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 16 over South Deer Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2025. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 16 over South Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 16 over South Deer Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 16 over South Deer Creek carry?
About 486 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 16 over South Deer Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 16 over South Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.