US Bridges

Loon Lake RD #3 over Lake Creek

Good

Douglas County, Oregon · 3.5 MI S of Loon Lake · Structure no. 19C331 3 1265

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loon Lake RD #3 over Lake Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Loon Lake RD #3 over Lake 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2025. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLoon Lake RD #3
CrossesLake Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Loon Lake
RouteCounty Highway C0003
StateOregon
Coordinates43.54478, -123.82758
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2025
Trucks10%
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 Loon Lake RD #3 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loon Lake RD #3 over Lake 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 Loon Lake RD #3 over Lake Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Loon Lake RD #3 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Loon Lake RD #3 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.