US Bridges

County RD 281 over Calapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R

FairClosed to traffic

Douglas County, Oregon · 13.4 MI E of Sutherlin · Structure no. 19C418028100004

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 281 over Calapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County RD 281 over Calapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R in Douglas County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 72 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2025. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 281
CrossesCalapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R
Location13.4 MI E of Sutherlin
RouteCounty Highway C0281
CountyDouglas County
StateOregon
Coordinates43.43844, -123.09275
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating15.3 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2025
Trucks1%
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 281 over Calapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is County RD 281 over Calapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 281 over Calapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County RD 281 over Calapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 281 over Calapooya Cr/Hinkle CR R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.