US Bridges

County RD 5 over Tenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2

FairPosted for load

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.0 MI NW of Tenmile P.O. · Structure no. 19C348 5 1783

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 5 over Tenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 5 over Tenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2 in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 579 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2025. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 5
CrossesTenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2
Location2.0 MI NW of Tenmile P.O.
RouteCounty Highway 0A394
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.1098, -123.5898
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.5 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2020)
Projected traffic654 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 County RD 5 over Tenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 5 over Tenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 5 over Tenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2 carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 5 over Tenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 5 over Tenmile Cr/Bushnell No 2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.