US Bridges

Salmon Harbor DR over Winchester Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · At Winchester Bay · Structure no. 19C274025100014

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,511
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salmon Harbor DR over Winchester Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Salmon Harbor DR over Winchester Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,511 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,231 by 2025. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSalmon Harbor DR
CrossesWinchester Creek
LocationAt Winchester Bay
RouteCounty Highway C0251
StateOregon
Coordinates43.67504, -124.1785
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,511 (2020)
Projected traffic6,231 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$461,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salmon Harbor DR over Winchester Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salmon Harbor DR over Winchester 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 Salmon Harbor DR over Winchester Creek carry?

About 5,511 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Salmon Harbor DR over Winchester Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Salmon Harbor DR over Winchester Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.