US Bridges

Windy CR RD CR#28 over Windy Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 4.0 MI NE of Glendale · Structure no. 19C216 28 330

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy CR RD CR#28 over Windy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windy CR RD CR#28 over Windy Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 486 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 551 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWindy CR RD CR#28
CrossesWindy Creek
Location4.0 MI NE of Glendale
RouteCounty Highway C0028
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.77724, -123.37247
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.
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 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2020)
Projected traffic551 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windy CR RD CR#28 over Windy Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Windy CR RD CR#28 over Windy 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 Windy CR RD CR#28 over Windy Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Windy CR RD CR#28 over Windy Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Windy CR RD CR#28 over Windy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.