US Bridges

County RD 146 over Lookingglass Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.4 MI W of Lookingglass · Structure no. 19C192014600080

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
501
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 146 over Lookingglass Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County RD 146 over Lookingglass 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 501 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2025. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCounty RD 146
CrossesLookingglass Creek
Location2.4 MI W of Lookingglass
RouteCounty Highway C0146
StateOregon
Coordinates43.16576, -123.51249
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic501 (2020)
Projected traffic566 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 County RD 146 over Lookingglass Creek built?

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

What condition is County RD 146 over Lookingglass Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 146 over Lookingglass Creek carry?

About 501 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 146 over Lookingglass Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 146 over Lookingglass Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.