Smith R RD #48 over Eslick Creek
FairDouglas County, Oregon · 11.0 MI NE of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C264 48 945
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 746
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith R RD #48 over Eslick Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Smith R RD #48 over Eslick Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 746 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith R RD #48 over Eslick Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith R RD #48 over Eslick 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Smith R RD #48 over Eslick Creek carry?
About 746 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith R RD #48 over Eslick Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Smith R RD #48 over Eslick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.