US Bridges

Canyonville-Riddle over Mitchell Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 1.2 MI SE of Riddle · Structure no. 19C163 21 384

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,792
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canyonville-Riddle over Mitchell Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Canyonville-Riddle over Mitchell 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 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 2,792 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,157 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCanyonville-Riddle
CrossesMitchell Creek
Location1.2 MI SE of Riddle
RouteCounty Highway A0386
StateOregon
Coordinates42.93591, -123.34413
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,792 (2020)
Projected traffic3,157 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Canyonville-Riddle over Mitchell Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canyonville-Riddle over Mitchell 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Canyonville-Riddle over Mitchell Creek carry?

About 2,792 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Canyonville-Riddle over Mitchell Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Canyonville-Riddle over Mitchell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.