US Bridges

Deans CR RD #64 over Deans Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 4.0 MI E of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C273 64 063

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deans CR RD #64 over Deans Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Deans CR RD #64 over Deans Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2025. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDeans CR RD #64
CrossesDeans Creek
Location4.0 MI E of Reedsport
RouteCounty Highway C0064
StateOregon
Coordinates43.68606, -124.00522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2020)
Projected traffic213 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 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 Deans CR RD #64 over Deans Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deans CR RD #64 over Deans 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 Deans CR RD #64 over Deans Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Deans CR RD #64 over Deans Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Deans CR RD #64 over Deans Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.