US Bridges

Windy CR RD CR#28 over Lawson Creek

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 4.1 MI NE of Glendale · Structure no. 19C217 28 343

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
493
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windy CR RD CR#28 over Lawson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windy CR RD CR#28 over Lawson Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 load restriction.

It carries about 493 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 558 by 2025. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 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
CrossesLawson Creek
Location4.1 MI NE of Glendale
RouteCounty Highway C0028
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.77875, -123.37189
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic493 (2020)
Projected traffic558 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 Lawson Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

About 493 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.