US Bridges

County RD 52 over Champagne Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.0 MI SW of Melrose Stor · Structure no. 19C239005200413

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,232
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 52 over Champagne Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 52 over Champagne Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2025. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 52
CrossesChampagne Creek
Location2.0 MI SW of Melrose Stor
RouteCounty Highway C0052
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.23237, -123.47304
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2020)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 County RD 52 over Champagne Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 52 over Champagne 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 52 over Champagne Creek carry?

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 52 over Champagne Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 52 over Champagne Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.