US Bridges

Mehl CR RD #11 over Mehl Creek

Poor

Douglas County, Oregon · 6.5 MI S of Elkton · Structure no. 19C334001100267

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
156 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mehl CR RD #11 over Mehl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mehl CR RD #11 over Mehl 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2025. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMehl CR RD #11
CrossesMehl Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Elkton
RouteCounty Highway C0011
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.57951, -123.59468
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic134 by 2025
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mehl CR RD #11 over Mehl Creek built?

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

What condition is Mehl CR RD #11 over Mehl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Mehl CR RD #11 over Mehl Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mehl CR RD #11 over Mehl Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mehl CR RD #11 over Mehl Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.