Scolfield RD #55 over Oar Creek
GoodDouglas County, Oregon · 2.5 MI SE of Reedsport · Structure no. 19C275 55 075
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 827
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scolfield RD #55 over Oar Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Scolfield RD #55 over Oar Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 827 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 937 by 2025. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scolfield RD #55 over Oar Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scolfield RD #55 over Oar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Scolfield RD #55 over Oar Creek carry?
About 827 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Scolfield RD #55 over Oar Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Scolfield RD #55 over Oar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.