US Bridges

County RD 211 over Sutherlin Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Oregon · 2.0 MI N of Wilbur · Structure no. 19C415021100013

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
383
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 211 over Sutherlin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 211 over Sutherlin Creek in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2025. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 211
CrossesSutherlin Creek
Location2.0 MI N of Wilbur
RouteCounty Highway C0211
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.35415, -123.32443
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 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 traffic383 (2020)
Projected traffic432 by 2025
Trucks3%
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 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 211 over Sutherlin Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 211 over Sutherlin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 211 over Sutherlin Creek carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County RD 211 over Sutherlin Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 211 over Sutherlin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.